The best way to avenge yourself is not to be like the wrongdoer.
By the same author and on kindred topics.
Retire into yourself. The reason that rules you is content with itself when it does what is just, and so secures tranquillity.
Throw away the thought of how you shall seem to others, and be content if you live the rest of your life as your nature wills.
Do not despise death, but be content with it, since this too is one of those things which nature wills.
If you find anything better than justice, truth, temperance and fortitude, turn to it with all your soul. But if you find nothing better, give place to nothing else.
Whatever anyone does or says, I must be good.
He who does wrong does wrong against himself.
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