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I have no right to do myself an injury. Have I ever…

“I have no right to do myself an injury. Have I ever injured anyone else if I could avoid it?” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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““I have no right to do myself an injury. Have I ever injured anyone else if I could avoid it?””

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

One should avoid harming oneself unless it prevents greater harm to others.

In simple terms: Avoid self‑injury unless it protects others.

Key Takeaway

Consider consequences before harming yourself.

Themes

ethics self‑care responsibility

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal health decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • leadership choices

Key Concepts

stoicism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “injury” in this context?
  • How to balance self‑interest with altruism?
A Different Perspective

Self‑harm may still be harmful even if others are spared.

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