Either you go on living in the world and are familiar with it by now, or you go out, and that by your own will, or else you die and your service is accomplished. There is nothing beside these three: therefore be of good courage.
Meditations (c. 170 CE)
[Translated by ASL FARQUHARSON 1944]
Use the link below to read more about the life and work of Roman Emperor (from 161 to 180 CE) and Stoic philosopher MARCUS AURELIUS. (He was portrayed by RICHARD HARRIS in the 2000 film Gladiator with JOAQUIN PHOENIX playing the role of his son and successor Commodus.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius
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