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Marcus Aurelius: Meditations, Book IV.3

Verified passage
“Men seek retreats for themselves, houses in the country, sea-shores, and mountains; and thou too art wont to desire such things very much. But it is in thy power whenever thou shalt choose to retire into thyself.”
Marcus AureliusMeditations, Book IV.3 · c. 170 ADTrans. George Long, 1862 — public domain

Reflection

The cottage and the coastline are lovely, but unavailable at 3pm on a Tuesday. The retreat that is always open is the pause between the thought and the reaction. Practise entering it for one breath.

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Author
Marcus Aurelius
Original source
Meditations, Book IV.3
Original date
c. 170 AD
Edition used
Trans. George Long, 1862 — public domain
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