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Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature.

Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius
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Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
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My city and state are Rome. But as a human being? The world. So for me, good can only mean what's good for both communities.
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He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
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Whatever the universal nature assigns to any man at any time is for the good of that man at that time.
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If the gods care not for me and for my children, There is a reason for it.
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