On the recordJanuary 1, 175
So too a man when he is separated from another man has fallen off from the whole social community.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “So too a man when he is separated from another man has fallen off from the whole social community.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on human society, this statement draws a parallel between individual separation and the integrity of the community.
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