Marcus Aurelius: “Let these principles be enough for thee; let them always be fixed…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Let these principles be enough for thee; let them always be fixed opinions.

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Marcus Aurelius

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From his personal reflections, urging steadfast adherence to core philosophical principles.

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Marcus Aurelius: “Let these principles be enough for thee; let them always be fixed opinions.”