On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Conformably to piety that thou mayest be content with the lot which is assigned to thee, for nature designed it for thee and thee for it.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius defines piety as accepting one's destiny, which is designed by nature.
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