XIII. From Catulus not to be indifferent when a friend finds fault, even if he should find fault without reason, but to try to restore him to his usual disposition; and to be ready to speak well of teachers, as it is reported of Domitius and Athenodotus; and to love my children truly.
CatulusStoic
Cinna Catulus, a Stoic. The commentary’s whole note on him is “of whom nothing more is known”.
Where they were from
Where they were fromCinna Catulus, “of whom nothing more is known”.
When, in his life
writing this
when is not recorded
born 121
adopted 138
emperor 161
died 180
Where it comes from
Taking correction from a friend without resentment is a recurring Stoic test, because the friend is the only person who will tell you. The second half of the entry — loving children truly — sits oddly beside it, and he left both.