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The universe is a single life comprising one substance and one soul.

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
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
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