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Quote by Marcus Aurelius
Death is a release from the impressions of the senses, and from de

Death is a release from the impressions of the senses, and from desires that make us their puppets, and from the vagaries of the mind, and from the hard service of the flesh. – Marcus Aurelius

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When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is mans life. – Marcus Aurelius

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Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours. – Marcus Aurelius

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