On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Do thou pray thus: How shall I not desire to lie with her?
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Do thou pray thus: How shall I not desire to lie with her?”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius instructs himself on the proper stoic way to pray, focusing on controlling one's desires rather than external outcomes.
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