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| Marcus Aurelius' Hero's Indexing | Practice It | Marcus Aurelius begins his Meditations with the words, "From my grandfather Verus: decency and mild temper..." (I, i). In this, the first and longest passage, Marcus Aurelius creates a list or "ind... |
Stoic Penknife Exercise
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| From my (adoptive) father: gentleness, and an immovable adherence to decisions made after full consideration | From my (adoptive) father: gentleness, and an immovable adherence to decisions made after full consideration: no vain taste for so-called honors; stamina and perseverance; a ready ear for anyone with any proposal for the common good; to reward impartially, giving everyone their due..." |