On the recordJanuary 1, 175
For who can change men's opinions? and without a change of opinions what else is there than the slavery of men who groan while they pretend to obey?
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “For who can change men's opinions? and without a change of opinions what else is there than the slavery of men who groan…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the nature of human freedom, Marcus Aurelius questions the possibility of true change without a shift in underlying beliefs.
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