On the recordJanuary 1, 175
And this means, if thou wilt take no notice of all the past, and trust the future to providence, and direct the present only conformably to piety and justice.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius reflects on the proper focus for living a virtuous life, emphasizing the present moment.
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