Meditations by Marcus Aurelius translated by George W. Chrystal (~180) Book 10 Part 2 (18-38)
Bonus:
10.33
Summary: They get shorter now! (Also, everyone dies)
Commentary:
30. When you are offended at any one’s fault, turn at once to yourself and consider of what similar fault you yourself are guilty; such as esteeming for good things, money, pleasure, a little glory, or the like. By fixing your attention on this you will speedily forget your anger, especially if it occur to you that he acts under compulsion and cannot do otherwise; else, if it be in your power, relieve him from the compulsion.
This is pretty good advice. Glass houses without sin and all that.
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