On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Let not future things disturb thee, for thou wilt come to them, if it shall be necessary, having with thee the same reason which now thou usest for present things.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Editor's note · Context
In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius advises against anxiety about the future, trusting in one's present capacity for reason.
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