Remove the judgement, and you have removed the thought 'I am hurt': remove the thought 'I am hurt', and the hurt itself is removed. - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations book 4 section 7
The excerpt proposes that eliminating judgment is key to overcoming emotional pain. By releasing judgmental thoughts, particularly the belief of being hurt, the speaker suggests that the experience of hurt itself disappears. This implies a direct connection between one's mental assessment of a situation and the resulting emotional impact. The passage advocates for a mindful approach, focusing on the power of thought to shape one's feelings.