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Common good Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“To undertake nothing: i. at random or without a purpose; ii. for any reason but the common good.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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““To undertake nothing: i. at random or without a purpose; ii. for any reason but the common good.””

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Meditations, Book 2, circa 180 AD

Act without random aim or selfish motives; pursue actions that serve the common good.

In simple terms: Act purposefully for the common good.

Key Takeaway

Align personal goals with societal benefit.

Themes

ethics purpose philosophy

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • policy making
  • team projects
  • public service

Key Concepts

virtue ethics collective welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you take for community benefit?
  • How do you avoid selfish motives?
A Different Perspective

Hard to balance personal needs with collective good.

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