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Marcus Aurelius: Practise thyself even in the things which thou despairest of accomplishing.

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Practise thyself even in the things which thou despairest of accomplishing.
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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius encourages persistent effort and practice, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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