

“If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.”
― Meditations
― Meditations

“When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.”
― Meditations
― Meditations

“If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now.”
― Meditations
― Meditations

“Confine yourself to the present.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
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