On the recordJanuary 1, 175
The things which are external to my mind have no relation at all to my mind.--Let this be the state of thy affects, and thou standest erect.
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Marcus Aurelius
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In his personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the stoic principle that external events cannot disturb one's inner state.
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