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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius · Passages from the same work, in order.
The Obstacle Becomes the Way
For by these the mind doth turn and convert any impediment whatsoever, to be her aim and purpose. So that what before was the impediment, is now…
The mind can convert any impediment into its own aim; what was in the way becomes the readiest way.
Cognition · Action · Character · Philosophy · Western classics
The Best Revenge
The best kind of revenge is, not to become like unto them.
The best revenge is refusing to become like the person who wronged you.
Character · Philosophy · Human nature · Cognition · Western classics