Correcting Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. It is in your power to erase this judgment about it. If anything in your own nature gives you pain, you are who hinders you from correcting your opinion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
External events cause pain only through our judgments; we can change those judgments.
In simple terms: Pain comes from our judgments, not events themselves.
Key Takeaway
Change your judgments to reduce suffering.
Themes
philosophy
stoicism
mindset
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- stress
- personal conflict
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
judgment
perception
control
Questions to Reflect On
- What judgments cause you pain?
- How can you practice changing them?
A Different Perspective
Changing judgments can be difficult without self‑awareness.
