On the recordJanuary 1, 175
While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good.”
Editor's note · Context
In his personal reflections, this passage offers a simple yet profound directive to embrace goodness while one still has the capacity.
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