On the recordJanuary 1, 175
To him who is penetrated by true principles even the briefest precept is sufficient, and any common precept, to remind him that he should be free from grief and fear.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgTo him who is penetrated by true principles even the briefest precept is sufficient, and any common precept, to remind him that he should be free from grief and fear.
Marcus Aurelius notes that for someone deeply imbued with correct principles, even a simple reminder is enough to maintain freedom from distress.
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