“They would capture Cassius and endeavour not to kill him but”… forgive a man who has transgressed friendship, to continue faithful to one who has broken faith.” ‘Marcus Aurelius had controlled perceptions. He wasn’t angry; he didn’t despise his enemy. He would not say ill against him. He would not take it personally.

Then he ordered troops to #rome to calm the panicking crowds and protect the empire as he told his men. If there is one profit they could derive from this is to “settle this affair well and show to mankind, there is a right way to deal with civil wars.’ Indeed, the obstacle becomes the way!

Excerpts from ‘The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage’ By Ryan Holiday, a modern-day Stoic philosopher. Pg. 176.

*****Marcus Aurelius promoted peace throughout his reign in the Roman Empire. His efforts were instrumental in fostering harmony and stability during a pivotal time in history. I believe he was a natural-born mediator!

Do you agree?

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