Marcus thanks his grandfather for showing him how to be of "noble character" and maintain an "even temper". ## Questions - Why is his grandfather mentioned first? - What is "noble character"? - What is "even temper"? ## Related - #challenge - #inspiration - #consistency - [[High-Value, Low-Dopamine Activities]] - [[Stay calm, keep things simple, think for yourself]] ## Source > 1. From my grandfather Verus the lessons of noble character and even temper.[^1] [^1]: [[The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus — Book I]]