Further, he was not fond of change nor unsteady, but he loved to stay in the same places, and to employ himself about the same things; and after his paroxysms of headache he came immediately fresh and vigorous to his usual occupations.
Marcus Aurelius notes a person's steadfastness, resistance to change, and quick recovery from physical discomfort to resume duties.
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