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As emperor, Marcus dealt with backstabbers, liars, and incompetent officials daily. His opening to Book 2 is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, noting that people behave badly because they do not know the difference between good and evil, and that we must work with them regardless because we were made for cooperation. Navigating PDF Downloads and Formats Can’t copy the link right now