On the recordJanuary 1, 175
He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius describes the harmonious state of mind achieved by an individual who consistently guides their actions by reason.
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