"At what time soever thou wilt, it is in thy power to retire into thyself, and to be at rest, and free from all businesses."
- Marcus Aurelius
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The ultimate refuge is not a physical place but our own mind. This quote highlights the Stoic practice of introspection as a path to peace. We can, at any moment, retreat from external chaos into our inner citadel of reason and calm.
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