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Marcus Aurelius

Quote of Marcus Aurelius - A blind man is, he who...


Biography - Marcus Aurelius:

(Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) Emperor of Rome and Stoic philosopher.
Born: 121 - Died: 180
Period:
2nd century
Place of birth: Italy
Italy

A blind man is, he who shuts the eye of the mind.


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Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
On n’est qu’un aveugle, quand on ferme l’œil de l’entendement.

German
Ein Blinder ist, wer das Geistesauge verschließt.




See also 

See also...



To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.

But, what good is all of this light when people either have no eyes or deliberately shut those they have?




Quotes

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Often he who omits an act does injustice, not only he who commits an act.





Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.





Do not trouble yourself, make yourself simple.





At any moment you choose you can retire within yourself. Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.





A property, of the rational soul is love of one's neighbour.





Delve within; within is the fountain of good, and it is always ready to bubble up, if you always delve.












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