Marcus Aurelius: “For neither wilt thou do anything well which pertains to man without…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

For neither wilt thou do anything well which pertains to man without at the same time having a reference to things divine; nor the contrary.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius asserts that human actions are best performed when considered in relation to divine principles, and vice versa.

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Marcus Aurelius: “For neither wilt thou do anything well which pertains to man without at the same time having a reference to things…”