On the recordJanuary 1, 175
It is in our power to have no opinion about a thing, and not to be disturbed in our soul; for things themselves have no natural power to form our judgments.
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Marcus Aurelius
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In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius reflects on the power of the mind to control its judgments and maintain inner tranquility.
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