On the recordJanuary 1, 175
The art of life is more like the wrestler's art than the dancer's, in respect of this, that it should stand ready and firm to meet onsets which are sudden and unexpected.
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Marcus Aurelius
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In his private reflections, Marcus Aurelius compares the practice of living to wrestling, emphasizing readiness and resilience against life's challenges.
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