On the recordJanuary 1, 175
In the morning when thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be present,--I am rising to the work of a human being.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “In the morning when thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be present,--I am rising to the work of a human being.”
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From his personal reflections, offering a guiding thought for overcoming reluctance to begin the day's duties.
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