On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Remember too on every occasion which leads thee to vexation to apply this principle; not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune.
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Marcus Aurelius
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From his personal reflections, offering guidance on how to reframe vexing events and cultivate a virtuous response.
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