If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it.

Εἰ μὴ καθήκει, μὴ πράξῃς: εἰ μὴ ἀληθές ἐστι, μὴ εἴπῃς.

Marcus Aurelius

Meditations

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Lying Personal integrity Morality

Author

Marcus Aurelius

Source

Meditations

Medium

Personal journal

Genre

Philosophical literature

Statement Type

Orders and commands

Language

Greek

Time

180 180s 2nd century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

National leader Stoic Philosopher

From

Italy Europe Roman Empire

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Original Citation

Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. 180, bk. 5, sect. 18.

Current Citation

Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Edited and translated by Martin Hammond. Penguin Classics, 2015, book 12, sect. 17.

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