"To read with diligence; not to rest satisfied with a light and superficial knowledge, nor quickly to assent to things commonly spoken of."
- Marcus Aurelius
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This is a call for intellectual rigor and deep thinking. It advises against passively accepting popular opinions or surface-level understanding. True wisdom requires diligent study and the courage to question what is commonly believed.
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