“How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy.”
More from Marcus Aurelius
“Commodus: I search the faces of the gods…for ways to please you, to make you proud. One…”
“Marcus Aurelius: Are you ready to do your duty for Rome? Commodus: Yes, father. Marcus…”
“Commodus: Have I missed it? Have I missed the battle? [Commodus embraces him] Marcus…”
“Marcus Aurelius: When I die, you’re going to be sole emperor of Rome. Commodus: I’m not…”