On the recordJanuary 1, 175
And he who pursues pleasure will not abstain from injustice, and this is plainly impiety.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “And he who pursues pleasure will not abstain from injustice, and this is plainly impiety.”
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From his personal reflections, discussing the moral implications of pursuing pleasure.
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