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"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."

— Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Marcus Aurelius

• "Stop wasting time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
• "Life is too short to waste on unnecessary worries."
• "The strength of a person lies in the resolute calm of their mind."
• "Reason should be our guide, not opinion."
• "Only the present can be lost, for it is all we have."

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