But if they have not determined about me individually, they have certainly determined about the whole at least, and the things which happen by way of sequence in this general arrangement I ought to accept with pleasure and to be content with them.
In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius reflects on accepting the general order of the universe and being content with its unfolding, even if individual fate is not explicitly known.
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How quickly all things disappear,--in the universe the bodies themselves, but in time the remembrance of them.
Labor not unwillingly, nor without regard to the common interest, nor without due consideration, nor with distraction; nor let studied ornament set off thy thoughts, and be not either a man of many words, or busy about too many things.
Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural: accordingly say and do everything in conformity with the soundest reason.
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