Marcus Aurelius: You want praise from people who kick themselves every fifteen minutes, the approval of people who despise themselves. (I

You want praise from people who kick themselves every fifteen minutes, the appro — Marcus Aurelius

You want praise from people who kick themselves every fifteen minutes, the approval of people who despise themselves. (Is it a sign of self-respect to regret nearly everything you do?)

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