From
Maximus I learned self-government, and not to be led aside by
anything; and cheerfulness in all circumstances, as well as in
illness; and a just admixture in the moral character of sweetness and
dignity, and to do what was set before me without complaining. I
observed that everybody believed that he thought as he spoke, and
that in all that he did he never had any bad intention; and he never
showed amazement and surprise, and was never in a hurry, and never
put off doing a thing, nor was perplexed nor dejected, nor did he
ever laugh to disguise his vexation, nor, on the other hand, was he
ever passionate or suspicious. He was accustomed to do acts of
beneficence, and was ready to forgive, and was free from all
falsehood; and he presented the appearance of a man who could not be
diverted from right rather than of a man who had been improved. I
observed, too, that no man could ever think that he was despised by
Maximus, or ever venture to think himself a better man. He had also
the art of being humorous in an agreeable way.
(podcast episode) (original Greek)
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