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Marcus Aurelius: For he who regards not the poor flesh which envelops him, surely will not trouble himself by looking after raiment and…

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
For he who regards not the poor flesh which envelops him, surely will not trouble himself by looking after raiment and dwelling and fame and such like externals and show.
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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius reflects on how detachment from the body leads to indifference towards external possessions and fame.

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