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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

§ Section 17

Book Five

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Book Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.

Book Description: The personal notes of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. This book has influenced many throughout history from students to statesmen. It's an inside look at a brilliant and thoughtful man working on living well. The emperor and philosopher's thoughts are crucial to understand for any Stoic seeking to do their best in a complex world.

Chapter Subtitle: In he morning when you rise unwillingly, let this thought be present- I am rising to the work of a human being.

17. To seek what is impossible is madness: and it is impossible that the bad should not do something of this kind.