Quote by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Bo

Let it judge that nothing is either bad or good which can happen equally to the bad man and the good. For that which happens equally to him who lives contrary to nature and to him who lives according to nature, is neither according to nature nor contrary to nature.


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Summary

In this quote, the author suggests that events or situations cannot be classified as inherently good or bad, as they can happen to both virtuous and immoral individuals. The occurrence of such events is deemed neither natural nor unnatural because it is not dependent on someone's alignment with nature. The quote encourages us to see beyond conventional judgments and to recognize that the inherent nature of an event or situation is not influenced by the virtues or vices of those involved.

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By Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Bo
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