Admonition Quote by Marcus Aurelius
““thereby gain much leisure, and save much trouble, and therefore at every action a man must privately by way of admonition suggest unto himself, What? may not this that now I go about,””
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
He advises self‑reminder to question habitual actions, reducing unnecessary effort and anxiety.
In simple terms: Ask yourself why you do things to avoid waste.
Key Takeaway
Pause and reflect before acting.
Themes
self‑discipline
mindfulness
efficiency
Mood
contemplative
pragmatic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- work tasks
- decision making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
self‑inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What routine could you simplify?
- How does self‑questioning affect stress?
A Different Perspective
May be impractical for spontaneous situations.
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