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Book X · 4

If a man is mistaken, instruct him kindly and show him his error. But if thou art not able, blame thyself, or blame not even thyself.

If a man makes a slip, enlighten him with loving-kindness, and shew him wherein he hath seen amiss. Failing that, blame thyself or not even thyself.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations X.4. Translated by George Long (1862). The Stoic Library.