On the recordJanuary 1, 175
If he is a stranger to the universe who does not know what is in it, no less is he a stranger who does not know what is going on in it.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Editor's note · Context
From his personal reflections, this passage emphasizes the importance of understanding both the components and the dynamics of the universe.
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