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

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Book: Meditations, c. 180 AD

Wrongdoing harms the doer, as injustice turns the perpetrator inward, corrupting his character.

In simple terms: Harming yourself by acting unjustly.

Key Takeaway

Act justly to protect your own integrity.

Themes

ethics self‑reflection personal responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

aphilosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • daily decision‑making
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Stoicism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when your actions harm you?
  • What habits reinforce ethical behavior?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can mask the true cost of injustice.

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