On the recordJanuary 1, 175
This, in my opinion: to move thyself and to restrain thyself in conformity to thy proper constitution, to which end both all employments and arts lead.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius, reflecting on what truly holds value, concludes that it is living in harmony with one's inherent rational nature.
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