Whatever they say, stay emerald.

The source

"Whatever they say, stay emerald." Marcus Aurelius said it in Meditations 7.15. Translated by George Long, 1862.

"Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour"

George Long, 1862, Meditations 7.15.

Who said it

Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). Roman emperor who wrote private notes to himself on a military campaign. We know them as the Meditations.

Questions

Who said "Whatever they say, stay emerald."?

Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). Source: Meditations 7.15.

What is the original wording?

Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour (George Long, 1862). Translated by George Long, 1862.

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