On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Depart then satisfied, for he also who releases thee is satisfied.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Depart then satisfied, for he also who releases thee is satisfied.”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius offers a comforting perspective on death, suggesting one should depart life with contentment.
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