Marcus Aurelius: “For the rest, as soon as they have breathed out their breath they are…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

For the rest, as soon as they have breathed out their breath they are gone, and no man speaks of them.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius observes that for most people, their existence ends with their last breath, leaving no lasting memory or mention.

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Marcus Aurelius: “For the rest, as soon as they have breathed out their breath they are gone, and no man speaks of them.”