"The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injur..." — Marcus Aurelius
The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.
What This Quote Means
Rather than retaliating against those who wrong us, we should respond by maintaining our own integrity and becoming better people.
About Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, considered one of the last good emperors of Rome.
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) was a practitioner of Stoic philosophy who wrote his personal reflections while governing the Roman Empire during a period of constant warfare and plague.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Forgiveness
When wronged, focus on your own growth rather than revenge.
Character building
Let others'' bad behavior motivate you to be better, not bitter.
Rising above
Respond to pettiness with generosity and to cruelty with kindness.
Reflection Questions
- Who has wronged me that I can release through living well?
- How can I transform anger into motivation for personal growth?
- What kind of person do I want to become regardless of how others treat me?
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