On the recordJanuary 1, 175
And reverence of the daemon consists in keeping it pure from passion and thoughtlessness, and dissatisfaction with what comes from gods and men.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Editor's note · Context
In his personal writings, this passage defines reverence for one's inner guiding spirit as maintaining purity from passion, thoughtlessness, and discontent.
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