On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Therefore the mind which is free from passions is a citadel, for man has nothing more secure to which he can fly for refuge and for the future be inexpugnable.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Therefore the mind which is free from passions is a citadel, for man has nothing more secure to which he can fly for…”
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In his personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius describes the tranquil mind as an impregnable fortress against external disturbances.
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