Doe Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“He who does wrong does wrong against himself. He who acts unjustly acts unjustly to himself, because he makes himself bad.”
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.
Act justly for self‑benefit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal values guide your actions?
- How can you repair self‑damage from injustice?
May ignore external consequences.