Meditations, 7.24

Marcus Aurelius  translated by George Long

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24A scowling look is altogether unnatural; when it is often assumed,[30] the result is that all comeliness dies away, and at last is so completely extinguished that it cannot be again lighted up at all. Try to conclude from this very fact that it is contrary to reason. For if even the perception of doing wrong shall depart, what reason is there for living any longer?

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Notes

  • [30] This is corrupt.