Marcus Aurelius

A passage attributed to the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius is being shared widely: "If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed." The quote argues that only self-deception and ignorance cause harm, and it is resonating with readers as a statement on humility and open-mindedness.

A Marcus Aurelius quote from the Meditations — "Short is the little which remains to thee of life. Live as on a mountain" — is being shared alongside landscape photography of Colorado mountains in autumn, with fall colors and nature scenes tagged in the posts. The pairing of Stoic philosophy with outdoor imagery is resonating with readers.