On the recordJanuary 1, 175
A man then must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “A man then must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.”
Editor's note · Context
Marcus Aurelius uses a vivid metaphor to emphasize the importance of self-reliance and inner fortitude.
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