So long as any word or deed is true to nature, consider it worthy of you, and do not be distracted by the comments or criticisms of others. If it is the right thing to say or do, don’t disparage yourself for saying or doing it. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.3 Someone will disdain me? That is his concern. My concern is that I not be found doing or saying anything worthy of disdain. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 11.13 Whatever someone might say about you, pay no attention; it is no concern of yours. Epictetus, Enchiridion 50
