Bad thing Quote by Marcus Aurelius
““If you suppose that the things that are not within your power are good or bad for you, then if you suffer a bad thing or the loss of a good thing, you will blame the gods and hate men, too: those who are the cause of the misfortune or the loss, or those who are suspected of being the likely cause; and indeed we do a great injustice when we dwell on such matters. But if we judge only those things that are in our power to be good or bad, there remains no reason either for finding fault with God or standing in a hostile attitude to man.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations, 180 AD
Focus on what you can control; blaming external forces leads to injustice and resentment.
In simple terms: Control your reactions; ignore external blame.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal agency.
Themes
stoicism
control
justice
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career challenges
- health issues
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you influence right now?
- How do you respond to unavoidable loss?
A Different Perspective
Some events truly lie beyond personal control, causing frustration.
