On the recordJanuary 1, 175
For the common nature brings nothing which may not be borne by thee.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “For the common nature brings nothing which may not be borne by thee.”
Editor's note · Context
From his personal reflections, offering reassurance about the human capacity to endure all that nature presents.
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