On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Near is thy forgetfulness of all things; and near the forgetfulness of thee by all.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Near is thy forgetfulness of all things; and near the forgetfulness of thee by all.”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius meditates on the fleeting nature of existence and memory.
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