Marcus Aurelius: “Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural: accordingly say and do everything in conformity with the soundest reason.

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Marcus Aurelius

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From his personal reflections, advising a direct and rational approach to life's actions and words.

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