On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Smoke and ash and a tale, or not even a tale.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Smoke and ash and a tale, or not even a tale.”
Editor's note · Context
Following a reflection on the transience of human life, Marcus Aurelius offers a stark summary of what remains after death.
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