On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Take me and cast me where thou wilt; for there I shall keep my divine part tranquil, that is, content, if it can feel and act comformably to its proper constitution.
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Marcus Aurelius
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From his personal reflections, expressing his unwavering commitment to inner tranquility despite external circumstances.
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