On the recordJanuary 1, 175
To her who gives and takes back all, to nature, the man who is instructed and modest says, Give what thou wilt; take back what thou wilt.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “To her who gives and takes back all, to nature, the man who is instructed and modest says, Give what thou wilt; take…”
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Marcus Aurelius describes the attitude of a wise and humble person towards nature, accepting its gifts and its withdrawals without complaint.
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