Marcus Aurelius · 121–180 CE
Meditations 1.13 — Marcus Aurelius
Translation by George Long (1862)
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.13
From Catulus, not to be indifferent when a friend finds fault, even if he should find fault without reason, but to try to restore him to his usual disposition; and to be ready to speak well of teachers, as it is reported of Domitius and Athenodotus; and to love my children truly.
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Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.13, tr. George Long (1862)
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In plain English
AI-written notesWhen a friend criticises you, even unfairly, do not brush it off but try to restore the good feeling between you. Also speak well of your teachers, and love your children sincerely.
Older wording
- “finds fault”
- — criticises
- “usual disposition”
- — normal friendly mood toward you
Themes and situations
- Friendship
- Insult and criticism
- Family and love
- Gratitude
- Trouble with a friend
- Being criticised or insulted
- Parenting
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