On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Take away then, when thou choosest, thy opinion, and like a mariner who has doubled the promontory, thou wilt find calm, everything stable, and a waveless bay.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Take away then, when thou choosest, thy opinion, and like a mariner who has doubled the promontory, thou wilt find calm…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on mental tranquility, Marcus Aurelius uses a nautical metaphor to describe the peace found by controlling one's judgments.
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