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“Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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“Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.”

Marcus Aurelius

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.

Key Takeaway

Act justly to protect your character.

Themes

ethics self‑responsibility justice

Mood

thoughtful serene

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal integrity

Key Concepts

stoicism moral philosophy self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your own wrongdoing affect your inner peace?
  • What steps can you take to act justly today?
A Different Perspective

Changing ingrained behavior requires constant vigilance.

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