On the recordJanuary 1, 175
However, if it often happens, this kind of separation, it makes it difficult for that which detaches itself to be brought to unity and to be restored to its former condition.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Reflecting on social bonds, this observation notes the increasing difficulty of reintegration after repeated acts of separation.
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