About This Quote
The wise man doesn’t blame others for his misfortune. He knows what he did and takes full responsibility. The wise man also does not blame himself for his misfortune. He realizes that he is the one who made a decision and was responsible for its outcome. If he makes another poor decision, it has no bearing on the first.
Source: The Art Of Living: The Classical Manual On Virtue, Happiness And Effectiveness
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