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Marcus Aurelius: Let then thy judgment about them be at rest, and they will remain quiet, and thou wilt not be seen either pursuing or…

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Let then thy judgment about them be at rest, and they will remain quiet, and thou wilt not be seen either pursuing or avoiding.
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Marcus Aurelius

Editor's note · Context

Offering guidance on achieving tranquility, this passage advises resting one's judgment to quiet external disturbances and cease pursuit or avoidance.

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