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“If anyone can give me good reason to think that I am going astray in my thoughts or my actions, I will gladly change my ways. For I seek the truth, which has never caused harm to anyone; no, the person who is harmed is one who persists in his self-deception and ignorance. 22” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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““If anyone can give me good reason to think that I am going astray in my thoughts or my actions, I will gladly change my ways. For I seek the truth, which has never caused harm to anyone; no, the person who is harmed is one who persists in his self-deception and ignorance. 22””

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.

Seeking truth requires openness to change; self‑deception harms the self, not others.

In simple terms: Truth guides change; self‑deception hurts you.

Key Takeaway

Embrace truth, revise actions.

Themes

philosophy self‑improvement truth

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Stoicism self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How does self‑deception affect your life?
A Different Perspective

Changing mind may be socially costly.

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