…true wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in moulding our conduct according to her laws and model. A happy life, therefore, is one which is in accordance with its own nature,…
Continue reading “Of a Happy Life”Morals of an Emperor
From my grandfather I learned
Good morals, and
The government of the temper;
From my father
Modesty, and
Manly character;
From my mother
Piety,
Beneficence,
Abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts, and
Simplicity of the way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich;
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