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Marcus Aurelius Quote on Truth and Change Circulating Online
Original: 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 whic
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.
Why now: The Stoic message about welcoming correction and seeking truth strikes a chord in current online debates about misinformation and echo chambers.
Evidence
- 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. It is the person who continues in his self-deception & ignorance who is harmed. —Marcus Aurelius ______________________ #… · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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