On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Often think of the rapidity with which things pass by and disappear, both the things which are and the things which are produced.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Often think of the rapidity with which things pass by and disappear, both the things which are and the things which are…”
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In his private notes, Marcus Aurelius advises frequent contemplation on the transient nature of all existence.
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