마르쿠스 아우렐리우스
Roman emperor and Stoic; author of Meditations
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A prudent governor does not roughly oppose the superstitions or prejudices of the people, even if they do not share those beliefs.
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Antoninus means to commemorate the merits of his several teachers, what they taught, and what a pupil might learn from them.True character is built through a just estimate of oneself and constant reflection on one's purpose and actions.
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A leader must act in accordance with their rational nature and the social good. Idleness and pleasure-seeking are contrary to the human constitution.
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As plants and animals do the uses of their nature, so man must do hisA leader must persist in investigation and never stop a search for truth just because the first appearance seems satisfactory.
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Decisions should be based on what is necessary and right to do, rather than the potential for popular approval or reputation.
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True quality does not require praise to be good, nor does blame make it worse. Focus on building a product or character that is beautiful in itself.
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For the greatest part of what we say and do being unnecessary, if a man takes this away, he will have more leisure and less uneasiness.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
The quality of one's life depends on the quality of their thoughts, as the mind becomes colored by what it dwells upon.
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Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.Nothing happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to bear.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
A leader should value internal character and proper action over the empty applause or praise of the masses.
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every duty is made up of certain parts. These it is thy duty to observe, and without being disturbed or showing anger towards those who are angry with thee, to go on thy way and finish that which is set before thee.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Do not wait for a perfect situation or a grand ideal like Plato's Republic. Be satisfied with small successes and treat them as significant achievements.
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A leader must resist the urge to praise a work or idea just because it is useful or popular if it is fundamentally flawed in its conception.
Idleness allows melancholy and ennui to ferment, so keeping the body and mind occupied is essential for mental resilience.
True conviction and the end of hesitation often come from confronting the potential for failure and sacrifice head-on.
When others act unjustly, view it as a result of their ignorance rather than a personal attack, responding with pity instead of anger.
Accept abundance without arrogance and face lack without desire, maintaining a sober and invincible soul in all circumstances.
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Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with the busybody, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A leader should perform every task with simple dignity and justice, as if it were their last act, avoiding all hypocrisy and self-love.
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One should not complain about a lack of natural wit but instead demonstrate virtues within their control like sincerity, endurance, and magnanimity.
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A difficult event is not a misfortune if it does not prevent one from being just and prudent; bearing it well is the true success.
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One should view human affairs as if from a higher vantage point to see the orderly combination of contraries and maintain objectivity.
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Every event, no matter how difficult, is material for the exercise of reason and virtue rather than a cause for agitation.
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A leader must accept responsibilities that align with their duty, even if the role itself is unappealing or conflicts with their personal interests.
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