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Marcus Aurelius · 121–180 CE

Meditations 8.38 — Marcus Aurelius

Translation by George Long (1862)

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 8.38

If thou canst see sharp, look and judge wisely, says the philosopher.
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If you have sharp insight, use it: look carefully and judge wisely. A short encouragement to use your discernment.

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  • Judgements and impressions
  • Learning and progress

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