If a thing is difficult to be accomplished by thyself, do not think that it is impossible for man: but if anything is possible for man and conformable to his nature, think that this can be attained by thyself too.
Marcus Aurelius reflects on the nature of human capability, encouraging self-belief in tasks that align with human nature.
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Reflecting on all this, consider nothing to be great, except to act as thy nature leads thee, and to endure that which the common nature brings.
What remains, except to enjoy life by joining one good thing to another so as not to leave even the smallest intervals between?
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