Meditations 12.20

First, do nothing inconsiderately, nor without a purpose. Second, make thy acts refer to nothing else than to a social end.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.20, translated by George Long

Firstly, eschew action that is aimless and has no objective. Secondly, take as the only goal of conduct what is to the common interest.

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.20, translated by C. R. Haines