We Have But One Obligation

May 31st, 2021

What is your vocation? To be a good person.

- Marcus Aurelius in Meditations, 11.5

A favorite passages from Meditations. Here the emperor of Roman empires is writing a note to himself, "remember who you want to be". the harsh words I would write to myself? "Don't be a dick."

Conclusion

The message is clear. Stop excusing bad behavior. Be empathetic. Be generous. Be a good person.