Quick Answer
Marcus Aurelius: "You always own the option of having no opinion."
Historical Context
Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher
Meaning & Interpretation
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Sources & References
- 1Marcus AureliusThis digitized version of 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius provides the original text containing the quote.gutenberg.org
- 2GoodreadsThis platform confirms the attribution of the quote 'You always own the option of having no opinion' to Marcus Aurelius.goodreads.com
- 3Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThis entry explains the core tenets of Stoicism, the philosophical school to which Marcus Aurelius belonged and which influences the quote's meaning.plato.stanford.edu
- 4Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThis source offers a comprehensive biography and philosophical context for Marcus Aurelius, the author of the quote.iep.utm.edu
Small TalkThis Small Talk article provides further context on the philosophy of Stoicism mentioned in relation to Marcus Aurelius.getsmalltalk.com
