Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural: accordingly say and do everything in conformity with the soundest reason. For such a purpose frees a man from trouble, and warfare, and all artifice and ostentatious display.
Marcus AureliusSuch as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.
Marcus AureliusYour time has a limit set to it. Use it, then, to advance your enlightenment; or it will be gone, and never in your power again.
Marcus AureliusNatural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
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