Marcus Aurelius: “Now, in the case of all things which have a certain constitution, whatever harm may happen to any of them, that which is…”

There is one intelligent soul, though it seems to be divided.

There is one light of the sun, though it is interrupted by walls, mountains, and other things infinite.

Depart then satisfied, for he also who releases thee is satisfied.

But everything else, whether it is in the power of thy will or not, is only lifeless ashes and smoke.