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“He who does wrong does wrong against himself. He who acts unjustly acts unjustly to himself, because he makes himself bad.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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“He who does wrong does wrong against himself. He who acts unjustly acts unjustly to himself, because he makes himself bad.”

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Book: Meditations, Book 5, Chapter 6

Wrongdoing harms the perpetrator because it corrupts one’s character, illustrating that injustice is self‑destructive.

In simple terms: Injustice harms the unjust.

Key Takeaway

Act justly for self‑benefit.

Themes

ethics self‑knowledge integrity

Mood

serious instructive

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

stoicism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal values guide your actions?
  • How can you repair self‑damage from injustice?
A Different Perspective

May ignore external consequences.

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