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"Think about how brief your existence is and how the world existed before you and will continue to exist after you."

— Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Marcus Aurelius

• "The obstacle is the path."
• "It is not death that a man should fear, but never starting to live."
• "The only thing in our power is our own thoughts."
• "The best revenge is not to be like your enemy."
• "Happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."

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