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100 Life Lessons From Marcus Aurelius

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The Best Revenge

The best form of revenge is to not mirror the actions of those who wronged you. In the book 'Conspiracy,' Peter Teoh spent years and millions of dollars to destroy a gossip rag that targeted him. The author reflects on Marcus Aurelius' philosophy from 'Meditations,' highlighting that seeking revenge often leads to becoming similar or worse than the wrongdoer. Marcus Aurelius, facing betrayal by a trusted general, chose not to be consumed by anger, but to handle the situation with grace and integrity. The key is to not let the actions of others transform you into a reflection of their behavior.

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