For those persons have their peculiar leading principle and follow their peculiar movement; which things do not thou regard, but go straight on, following thy own nature and the common nature; and the way of both is one.
Marcus Aurelius instructs himself to focus on his own path and universal nature, rather than being swayed by the unique principles of others.
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But intellect in a peculiar manner tends to that which is of the same kin, and combines with it, and the feeling for communion is not interrupted.
But everything else, whether it is in the power of thy will or not, is only lifeless ashes and smoke.
What remains, except to enjoy life by joining one good thing to another so as not to leave even the smallest intervals between?
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