Virtue and the Stoic Good

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
The only true good is virtuous activity of the rational soul; externals are 'indifferents.' Justice is the source of the other virtues.
Book V.16

The soul is dyed by its thoughts; pursue what is excellent.

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Book XI.10

Justice as the foundation of the other virtues.

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Book III.6

If you find anything better than justice, truth, temperance, fortitude — turn to it; otherwise hold to these.

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Book VII.55

Look within: the fountain of good is within thee.

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