Stoic Commandments Of Marcus Aurelius
We are here to help each other, act accordingly.
Most people act from impulse or bad opinion, so be charitable with them.
When people act badly they do it out of lack of wisdom, so try to be helpful.
You make just as many mistakes as others do, so don’t be cocky.
You don’t know why people do what they do, so don’t judge.
Don’t get too worked up about things, you’ll soon be dead anyway.
Other people’s opinions should not trouble you, since they are outside of your control.
Getting angry at an insult does you more harm than the insult could ever do.
Be genuinely kind, not because you wish to impress .
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