《沉思录·卷十·顺应整体》第12条
What need is there of suspicious fear, since it is in thy power to inquire what ought to be done? And if thou seest clear, go by this way content, without turning back; but if thou dost not see clear, stop and take the best advisers. But if any other things oppose thee, go on according to thy powers with due consideration, keeping to that which appears to be just. For it is best to reach this object, and if thou dost fail, let thy failure be in attempting this. He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.
注释摘要
这段话处理的是一个极其实践性的内心障碍：那种悬在半空、不敢下判断、也不敢行动的“疑惧”。奥勒留用一层层排除的方式把这条路走通。我们先看他怎样铺设前提：他说你有什么必要疑惧呢，因为是非对错的探究权就在你自己手里。这里的逻辑很斯多葛——恐惧之所以滋生，往往不是因为我们面对的事情本身真的可怕，而是因为我们还没动用自己那最核心的能力去把这件事看清楚。在斯多葛的框架…