Marcus Aurelius · 121–180 CE
Meditations 9.6 — Marcus Aurelius
Translation by George Long (1862)
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 9.6
Thy present opinion founded on understanding, and thy present conduct directed to social good, and thy present disposition of contentment with everything which happens—that is enough.
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Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 9.6, tr. George Long (1862)
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In plain English
AI-written notesAll you need in any given moment is three things: a sound judgement, an action that serves other people, and contentment with whatever happens. If you have those right now, nothing more is required of you.
Themes and situations
- Peace of mind
- Virtue and character
- Judgements and impressions
- Duty and roles
- Anxiety about the future
- Searching for meaning
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