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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: Winning the Admiration of the Gods

The ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius once stated: “Here is a rule to remember in the future when anything tempts you to feel bitter: Do not think ‘This is misfortune,’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’” Marcus Aurelius was an advocate of temperance and developing the ability to take self-interest and sentiments lightly. He ...

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'The Last Words of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius,' Eugène Delacroix.