Marcus Aurelius: “How cruel it is not to allow men to strive After the things which appear to them to be suitable to their nature and…”

But intellect in a peculiar manner tends to that which is of the same kin, and combines with it, and the feeling for communion is not interrupted.

Depart then satisfied, for he also who releases thee is satisfied.

What remains, except to enjoy life by joining one good thing to another so as not to leave even the smallest intervals between?

But everything else, whether it is in the power of thy will or not, is only lifeless ashes and smoke.