Fred Leland

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Remembering that other people are human, and flawed, can help you to receive criticism (or praise) from them in a more balanced and less emotional way. In a similar manner, reminding yourself that you’re not perfect either—none of us are—can help you to moderate your feelings of anger. It’s a double standard to criticize other people without acknowledging our own imperfections.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
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