“Self-contraction: the mind's requirements are satisfied by doing what we should, and by the calm it brings to us.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“Remember that to change your mind and to accept correction are free acts too. The action is yours, based on your own will, your own decision—and your own mind.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“3. Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable … then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so. In your interest, or in your nature. 4.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“If it does not harm the community, it does not harm its members. When you think you’ve been injured, apply this rule: If the community isn’t injured by it, neither am I. And if it is, anger is not the answer. Show the offender where he went wrong.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
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