“A man’s mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength: as the sense of pain is a characteristic of weakness, so also is anger. he who yields to pain and he who yields to anger, both are wounded and both submit.”
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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