Age Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“If any man can convince me and bring home to me that I do not think or act aright, gladly will I change; for I search after truth, by which man never yet was harmed. But he is harmed who abideth on still in his deception and ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
The quote urges openness to correction, valuing truth over ego, and warns that clinging to false beliefs causes harm.
In simple terms: Be open to correction and seek truth.
Key Takeaway
Change when shown a better way.
Themes
humility
truth
self‑improvement
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- education
Key Concepts
Stoicism
epistemic humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief are you defending without evidence?
- How can you invite honest feedback?
A Different Perspective
Blindly defending false beliefs leads to stagnation.
