The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
Commentary
This profound insight from Marcus Aurelius touches on the core Stoic themes of conformity and sanity. Taken from Meditations, it serves as a powerful reminder of how ancient wisdom applies directly to our modern lives, urging us to reconsider how we approach everyday challenges.
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