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Marcus Aurelius: Look at things again as thou didst use to look at them; for in this consists the recovery of thy life.

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Look at things again as thou didst use to look at them; for in this consists the recovery of thy life.
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Marcus Aurelius

Editor's note · Context

In his private writings, Marcus Aurelius encourages a fresh perspective on life as a means of personal renewal.

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