On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Observe then as thou hast begun; and whatever thou doest, do it in conjunction with this, the being good, and in the sense in which a man is properly understood to be good.
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Marcus Aurelius
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From his personal reflections, this passage encourages consistent virtuous action in all endeavors.
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