Marcus Aurelius. Alone (№ 461927)

You should accustom yourself only to such thoughts, regarding which, in response to a sudden question: “What are you thinking about now?”, you could frankly answer that it was about such and such. These thoughts are filled with sincerity and benevolence and are worthy of a sociable being who abhors sensual pleasures, pleasures, obstinacy, envy, suspicion and everything that makes you blush when you realize that it was in you.