On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Love that only which happens to thee and is spun with the thread of thy destiny.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Love that only which happens to thee and is spun with the thread of thy destiny.”
Editor's note · Context
From his personal reflections, this passage encourages acceptance of one's fate and circumstances.
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