Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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Nine Things to Remember When Offended:
- You are a part of mankind, not a thing apart. You were born to lead.
- Put yourself in the minds of those who offend you.
- If what annoys you is done in the right, you should not be perturbed. If it’s wrong, know that it done unintentionally or in ignorance. They know not what they do.
- Remember that you offend others in ways you don’t know.
- You can’t know the hidden intentions of others. They may be acting on a perfectly sensible way.
- Remember that mortal life is fleeting. No one will care about this in 100 years.
- It is not the act itself that annoys us, but the color we ascribe to it.
- The act of becoming angry hurts us more than the act itself.
- Kindness in the moment of another’s rudeness is irresistible. Be kind.