Thou Quote by Marcus Aurelius
““Thus thou must use to keep thyself to the first motions and apprehensions of things, as they present themselves outwardly; and add not unto them from within thyself through mere conceit and opinion.””
About This Quote
Source Meditations, Book 2, 180 AD
Stay grounded in observable reality; avoid adding personal bias or speculation to first impressions.
In simple terms: Trust what you see, not what you think.
Key Takeaway
Observe before interpreting.
Themes
philosophy
mindfulness
self‑control
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
stoicism
cognitive bias
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you add to raw data?
- How can you practice pure observation?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence to first impressions can ignore deeper truths.
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