On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Take pleasure in one thing and rest in it, in passing from one social act to another social act, thinking of God.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Take pleasure in one thing and rest in it, in passing from one social act to another social act, thinking of God.”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius advises finding contentment and solace in continuous social engagement, all while maintaining a mindful connection to the divine.
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