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Live with the gods. And he does so who constantly shows them that his soul is satisfied with what is assigned to him.

Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius
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Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Marcus Annius Verus
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