Marcus Aurelius: “Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.

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Marcus Aurelius

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From his personal reflections, on maintaining inner strength amidst external challenges.

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Marcus Aurelius: “Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water…”