Marcus Aurelius: “Give thyself time to learn something new and good, and cease to be…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Give thyself time to learn something new and good, and cease to be whirled around.

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Marcus Aurelius

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In his private journal, this passage encourages deliberate learning and an end to aimless activity.

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Marcus Aurelius: “Give thyself time to learn something new and good, and cease to be whirled around.”