More wisdom from Marcus Aurelius. A few days ago, I shared for you a quote of his regarding reading and writing. Well today, I want to share another one of his ideas – on the composition of a man: how he walks…how he speaks.
What kind of man is he?
“…a wrestler of the best sort, and for the highest prize, that he may not be cast down by any passion or affection of his own; deeply dyed and drenched in righteousness, embracing and accepting with his whole heart whatsoever either happeneth or is allotted unto him.”
Wonderful words from the wisdom of yesterday.
Stand up straight. Live the Golden Rule and be a man of action. Avoid the gossip of old wives and weak-minded men. Remove wasteful thoughts from your mind. Set a lofty goal for yourself and attack it with diligence. Know that your victories are seen by others and that your ACTIONS say the most about you.
And moreover, be a fair man. Treat others with charity, even when some might not deserve it. Speak with honesty and passion to the people around you. Avoid the hedge maze of sophistry. In short…
Be deeply dyed and drenched in righteousness.
See Related Article: Read With Diligence and Without Affectation
Major Styles 
excellent.
Remove wasteful thoughts from your mind.
i wonder if this is easier for men than women as men are able to compartmentalize and women’s brains are all tangled 🙂
(have you seen this: https://youtu.be/0KrOZe2SxoQ)
Ha! That video is hilarious. I have never seen that video but it was great.