Status Updates From Meditations

“There's nothing more insufferable than people who boast about their own humility.” (book 12.27)

“Someone despises me. That's their problem.” (book 11.13)

“The natural can never be inferior to the artificial; art imitates nature, not the reverse.” (book 11.10)

“Learn to ask of all actions, "Why are they doing that?" Starting with your own.” (book 10.37)

“It doesn't matter how good a life you've led. There'll still be people standing around the bed who will welcome the sad event.” (book 10.36)

“To stop talking about what the good man is like, and just be one.” (book 10.16)

“If they've made a mistake, correct them gently and show them where they went wrong. If you can't do that, then the blame lies with you. Or no one.” (book 10.4)

“Get a move on—if you have it in youand don't worry whether anyone will give you credit for it.” (book 9.29)

“Where their own goodness and badness is found-not in being done to, but in doing.” (book 9.16)

“To do harm is to do yourself harm. To do an injustice is to do yourself an injusticeit degrades you.” (Book 9.4)

“You want praise from people who kick themselves every fifteen minutes, the approval of people who despise themselves.” (book 8.53)

“Blame no one. Set people straight, if you can. If not, just repair the damage.” (book 8.17)

“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” (book 8.16)

“Re-member, nothing belongs to you but your flesh and blood and nothing else is under your control.” (book 5.33)