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It is a disgrace to let ignorance and vanity do more with us than prudence and principle.

Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius
Philosopher
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Roman Emperor
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The Eternal City
Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Marcus Annius Verus
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A lucky chance is constant in nothing but inconstancy.
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Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.
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The main thing we were made for is to work with others.
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