XXIV. Out of Antisthenes. 'It is a princely thing to do well, and to be

MeditationsMarcus Aurelius

Out of Antisthenes. ‘It is a princely thing to do well, and to be ill-spoken of. It is a shameful thing that the face should be subject unto the mind, to be put into what shape it will, and to be dressed by it as it will; and that the mind should not bestow so much care upon herself, as to fashion herself, and to dress herself as best becometh her.’



Subscribe to The Empty Robot

Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox



Spread the word: