Marcus Aurelius: “For everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

For everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.

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Marcus Aurelius

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From his personal reflections, this passage considers the cyclical nature of existence and transformation.

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Marcus Aurelius: “For everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.”