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“God overrules all mutinous accidents, brings them under His laws of fate, and makes them all serviceable to His purpose.”

Quote by Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius, born in 121 AD and died in 180 AD, was an emperor of the Roman Empire. He is one of the Five Good Emperors and is known for his philosophical thoughts and the stability of his reign. He was not only an outstanding politician but also a famous Stoic philosopher, whose work 'Meditations' has had a profound impact on later generations. more

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Book:The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Source: The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

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Book:Meditations

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Book:The Commentaries of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus. Translated from the Greek, by Mr. Thomson

Source: The Commentaries of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus. Translated from the Greek, by Mr. Thomson

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“Most of what we say and do is unnecessary: remove the superfluity, and you will have more time and less bother. So in every case one should prompt oneself: 'Is this, or is it not, something necessary?' And the removal of the unnecessary should apply not only to actions but to thoughts also: then no redundant actions either will follow.”

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Book:Meditations

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“It is possible to depart from life at this moment. Have this thought in mind whenever you act, speak, or think.”

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Book:The Meditations

Source: The Meditations

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“He who has lived a day has lived an age.”

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“In art them is a point of perfection, as of goodness or maturity in nature; he who is able to perceive it, and who loves it, has perfect taste; he who does not feel it, or loves on this side or that, has an imperfect taste.”

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