Enduring Insults – Juvenal

„If you are capable of submitting to insult you ought to be insulted.“

Decimus Iunius IuvenalisJuvenal states if you endure insults, you should be insulted. An aphorism about dignity and consequences.
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Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis was a Roman satirical poet of the 1st and 2nd centuries.

A quote about the consequences if one accepts insults.


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Inspirational quote by Juvenal about enduring insults and criticism

Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis, also known as Juvenal, was a Roman satirist who likely lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries. His exact life dates are uncertain, but it is believed he was born around 60 AD and died some years after 127 AD. Originating probably from Aquinum, he is best known for his sharp satires. There are unconfirmed reports of his exile, but these remain speculative.

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"Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control" Epiktet
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