The Mind of a Benevolent Dictator - by Dmitri Brereton
We should accept nature’s plan, even if it doesn’t feel great in the moment, because we can trust that it will lead to the well-being of all of humanity and the universe. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, unless your name is Marcus Aurelius.
We should accept nature’s plan, even if it doesn’t feel great in the moment, because we can trust that it will lead to the well-being of all of humanity and the universe. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, unless your name is Marcus Aurelius. As emperor of Rome from 161 AD - 180 AD, he was the most powerful man in the world. Unlike many of his predecessors, he ruled effectively, practiced self-control, and was genuinely focused on improving human welfare. He’s one of the few real-life examples of a benevolent philosopher king. Marcus is also one of the driving forces…
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