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"If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind."
"In a market economy, however, the individual has some possibility of escaping from the power of the state."
"All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours."
"Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force."
"We're all as susceptible to the lure of power."
"A wolf can only mock a lion thousands of miles away."
Explore more quotes by Marcus Aurelius
"What am I but a little flesh, a little breath, and the thinking part that rules the whole?"
"If something is difficult for you to accomplish, do not then think it impossible for any human being; rather, if it is humanly possible and corresponds to human nature, know that it is attainable by you as well."
"Your mind will take on the character of your most frequent thoughts: souls are dyed by thoughts."
"As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: "What is his point of reference here?" But begin with yourself: examine yourself first."
"If someone can prove me wrong and show me my mistake in any thought or action, I shall gladly change. I seek the truth, which never harmed anyone: the harm is to persist in one's own self-deception and ignorance."
"Look well into thyself, there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look."
"III. I have often wondered how it should come to pass, that every man loving himself best, should more regard other men's opinions concerning himself than his own. For if any God or grave master standing by, should command any of us to think nothing by himself but what he should presently speak out; no man were able to endure it, though but for one day. Thus do we fear more what our neighbours will think of us, than what we ourselves."
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