The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.
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Injury tempts imitation. Strength is often shown in refusing that invitation.
Marcus reframes revenge as moral continuity rather than retaliation. Discipline here means preserving your own character instead of allowing someone else's wrongdoing to dictate your response.
Its endurance comes from ethical precision. Resilience can be principled, not merely durable.
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