Meditations by Marcus Aurelius translated by George W. Chrystal (~180) Book 11 Part 2 (2-7)
Bonus:
Summary: YOU'RE GONNA DIE!
Commentary: I think this is my favorite, even if I disagree with it:
2. You will think little of a pleasing song, a dance, or a gymnastic display, if you analyse the melody into its separate notes, and ask yourself regarding each, “Does this impress me?” You will blush to own it; and so also if you analyse the dance into its single motions and postures, and if you similarly treat the gymnastic display. In general then, except as regards virtue and virtuous action, remember to recur to the constituent parts of things, and by dissecting to despise them; and transfer this practice to life as a whole.
"If you look at anything good and break it down, you can make it seem bad."
That's great, Marc.
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