Thou seest how it has subordinated, co-ordinated, and assigned to everything its proper portion, and has brought together into concord with one another the things which are the best.
Marcus Aurelius observes the intricate design of the universe, noting how nature orchestrates the subordination, coordination, and harmonious assignment of all things.
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But everything else, whether it is in the power of thy will or not, is only lifeless ashes and smoke.
But it is inconsistent with honoring reason and God to be troubled because by death a man will be deprived of the other things.
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.
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