17 February 2006

"The best way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong doer."

'The Meditations' Marcus Aurelius, 167 A.D.

3 comments:

V said...

I'm glad to see these quotes and to know someone else has picked up this great little book. I actually bought another copy to send to a dear friend and he's very happy with it.

Anonymous said...

If only one can understand the meaning that easilly.

Chuang Shyue Chou said...

It is not easily to understand. The context of Marcus Aurelius' times are indeed a world away.

V, I would have thought that given the popularity of Ridley Scotts' 'Gladiator', well, 'The Meditations' would be a lot more well-known. Heheh.