On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Let neither the peculiar quality of anything nor its value escape thee.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Let neither the peculiar quality of anything nor its value escape thee.”
Editor's note · Context
In his private thoughts, Marcus Aurelius encourages keen observation to fully grasp the unique nature and inherent worth of all things.
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