On the recordJanuary 1, 175
He who has not one and always the same object in life, cannot be one and the same all through his life.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “He who has not one and always the same object in life, cannot be one and the same all through his life.”
Editor's note · Context
From his personal reflections, on the necessity of having a consistent life purpose to maintain one's identity and character.
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