Meditations 11.4

Have I done something for the general interest? Well then, I have had my reward. Let this always be present to thy mind, and never stop [doing such good].

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 11.4, translated by George Long

Have I done some social act? Well, I am amply rewarded. Keep this truth ever ready to turn to, and in no wise slacken thine efforts.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 11.4, translated by C. R. Haines