On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Thus then always abide by the first appearances, and add nothing thyself from within, and then nothing happens to thee.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Thus then always abide by the first appearances, and add nothing thyself from within, and then nothing happens to thee.”
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Marcus Aurelius instructs himself to adhere strictly to initial observations, refraining from internal additions to avoid distress.
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