Marcus Aurelius: “But by all means bear this in mind, that within a very short time both…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

But by all means bear this in mind, that within a very short time both thou and he will be dead; and soon not even your names will be left behind.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius offers a stark reminder of the brevity of life and the eventual oblivion of names, urging a focus on what truly matters.

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