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YOU WERE BORN GOOD

“The human being is born with an inclination toward virtue.”

- MUSONIUS RUFUS, LECTURES

Summary:
Musonius Rufus emphasizes that humans are naturally inclined toward virtue from birth. He suggests that people are inherently good and possess an innate tendency to pursue moral and virtuous actions.

Interpretation:
In real life, this means that we all have the potential to act kindly, honestly, and justly, even when the world presents challenges. It implies that negative behavior is often learned through external influences, but at our core, we are capable of returning to virtuous ways. For someone familiar with The Daily Stoic, this aligns with the Stoic belief that we have control over our choices and can cultivate a virtuous life, regardless of circumstances.

 

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