Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Quote “The best way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong-doer.” ~ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 AD -180 AD) Roman Emperor, 161-180 AD Constitution , Honor , Justice , Peace , Responsibility , Restraint , Tolerance , War , Wisdom Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Anonymous 7/6/05 Reply Anonymous 7/28/06 1 Reply Roxana, Mission Viejo 1/2/07 More people should follow this advice! 11Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 1/2/07 The best way to avenge thyself against the po-po (police), is to obey the speed limit? 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/2/07 The ends do not justify the means. Imperialistic policies will eventually come back to us. 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' 2 Reply EGL, LA 1/2/07 The writings of Marcus Aurelius are superb for those who have not read him I recommend it, 3 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/2/07 EGL, I agree, and Logan, well said. The best way to avenge thyself against the police is to drive at the speed safe for conditions and be able to defend yourself in court for driving to fast and without a license. ;-) 1Reply Jack, Green, OH 1/2/07 It being so easy to do the exact opposite and do unto others as they did to yourself. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 1/2/07 ... and even better to undo the wrong-doer via methods that are not like those of the wrong-doer... Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 1/2/07 The wrong-doers continue doing wrong. The best way to avenge thyself is to vote the bastards out of office. hahaha 1 Reply Cherie, Honolulu, HI 7/23/07 So true...though hard to do sometimes...it does pay off and you end up feeling good about not stooping to the wrong-doers fowl level... Reply O. Delusional Liberal 12/2/09 Here, here! Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 2/7/13 2 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 3/14/18 The Wisdom of the Ages - a certain means by which a Sovereign Individual can retain and maintain his or her integrity, dignity and sovereignty.As it is written:" Be ye not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind..."~ Romans 12:2 1 Reply Ronw13, OR 3/14/18 The best way of avenging thyself ? " Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman who needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes." II Tim 2:15,23Study to show thyself approved, Pray For Your Enemies, trust the Lord, the Avenger of the blood, knowing he shall direct thy paths. Reply jim k, Austin 7/29/21 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Marcus Aurelius Antoninus quote is found in these categories: Constitution quotes Honor quotes Justice quotes Peace quotes Responsibility quotes Restraint quotes Tolerance quotes War quotes Wisdom quotes About Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Bio of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Quotations by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Books by/about Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Marcus Aurelius Antoninus videos Marcus Aurelius Antoninus on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Marcus Aurelius Antoninus