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Blackshirts98 t1_j6dov0e wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in [Image] Marcus Aurelius and his ten rules by kuroninjaofshadows

Having the context of when these rules were written and under what circumstances would surely change your mind. It’s easy for them to seem cheesy in this format

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[deleted] t1_j6dqchq wrote

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Blackshirts98 t1_j6driw6 wrote

Well Aurelius himself didn’t even consider himself a philosopher. He viewed himself as a man trying to live virtuously and learn about the world. Many people find comfort in his writings and feel it helps give them purpose. They were written 2000 years ago but many people still relate to them today.

And I’m curious who thinks this makes them deep or complex? I don’t see anyone here lauding that. I also don’t know anything about YouTube “manfluencers” or anything like that but if they are getting people to quit drinking in excess and exercising then I can’t see the harm.

If someone did laugh at peoples liking of Meditations then so be it.

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