Doe Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
Wrongdoing harms the perpetrator as much as the victim, corrupting the soul.
In simple terms: Doing bad harms yourself.
Act justly to protect your character.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own wrongdoing affect your inner peace?
- What steps can you take to act justly today?
Changing ingrained behavior requires constant vigilance.