Marcus Aurelius · 121–180 CE
Meditations 2.15 — Marcus Aurelius
Translation by George Long (1862)
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.15
Remember that all is opinion. For what was said by the Cynic Monimus is manifest: and manifest too is the use of what was said, if a man receives what may be got out of it as far as it is true.
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Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.15, tr. George Long (1862)
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AI-written notesRemember that much of what upsets you comes down to opinion rather than fact. Take whatever is useful and true from that idea and use it.
Older wording
- “Cynic”
- — a member of the school that valued simple, natural living
Themes and situations
- Judgements and impressions
- Being criticised or insulted
- Anxiety about the future
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