Done Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“If any man has done wrong, the harm is his own. But perhaps he has not done wrong.”
About This Quote
Personal responsibility for wrongdoing is self-inflicted, yet moral certainty can be elusive.
In simple terms: Responsibility vs. doubt
Wrongdoing harms the doer, but judgment may be uncertain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Evaluating personal actions
- Legal contexts
- Therapeutic self-examination
- Philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- Ethics education
- Conflict resolution training
Questions to Reflect On
- When can we be sure of moral error?
- How does doubt affect accountability?