Meditations 1.3

From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.3, translated by George Long

From my Mother, the fear of God, and generosity; and abstention not only from doing ill but even from the very thought of doing it; and furthermore to live the simple life, far removed from the habits of the rich.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.3, translated by C. R. Haines