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Thou Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“Which thou shalt do; if thou shalt go about every action as thy last action, free from all vanity, all passionate and wilful aberration from reason, and from all hypocrisy, and self-love, and dislike of those things, which by the fates or appointment of God have happened unto thee. Thou” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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““Which thou shalt do; if thou shalt go about every action as thy last action, free from all vanity, all passionate and wilful aberration from reason, and from all hypocrisy, and self-love, and dislike of those things, which by the fates or appointment of God have happened unto thee. Thou””

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Meditations, Book 2, c. 180 AD

Live each action as if it were your last, free from vanity, hypocrisy, and selfishness.

In simple terms: Act as if each deed is your final one, without ego.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and purpose in every act.

Themes

virtue mindfulness self‑control

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • decision making
  • leadership
  • personal development

Key Concepts

stoicism ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this daily?
  • What temptations challenge your humility?
A Different Perspective

May be unrealistic to treat every act as final.

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