On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Be cheerful also, and seek not external help nor the tranquillity which others give.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Be cheerful also, and seek not external help nor the tranquillity which others give.”
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Marcus Aurelius encourages cultivating inner cheerfulness and finding tranquility within oneself, rather than relying on external sources.
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