On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Do not waste the remainder of thy life in thoughts about others, when thou dost not refer thy thoughts to some object of common utility.
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Marcus Aurelius
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In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius advises against dwelling on others' affairs unless it serves a greater good.
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