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Marcus Aurelius: “Thou must turn to profit the present by the aid of reason and justice.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Thou must turn to profit the present by the aid of reason and justice.
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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius instructs on the importance of utilizing the present moment wisely through rational and just actions.

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