On the recordJanuary 1, 175
The ruling faculty does not disturb itself; I mean, does not frighten itself or cause itself pain.+ But if any one else can frighten or pain it, let him do so.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “The ruling faculty does not disturb itself; I mean, does not frighten itself or cause itself pain.+ But if any one else…”
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Marcus Aurelius contemplates the mind's inherent ability to remain undisturbed by external events or others' actions.
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