A passage from Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.26

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When thou art offended at any man's fault, forthwith turn to thyself and reflect in what like manner thou dost err thyself.
Marcus Aurelius·Meditations·12.26·trans. George Long
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