Quote by Marcus Aurelius
The wise man sees in the misfortune of others what he should avoid

The wise man sees in the misfortune of others what he should avoid. – Marcus Aurelius

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Let it be your constant method to look into the design of peoples actions, and see what they would be at, as often as it is practicable and to make this custom the more significant, practice it first upon yourself. – Marcus Aurelius

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To understand the true quality of people, you must look into their minds, and examine their pursuits and aversions. – Marcus Aurelius

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I dont turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture. – Susan Orlean

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