"The time of a man's life is as a point; the substance of it ever flowing, the sense obscure; and the whole composition of the body tending to corruption."
- Marcus Aurelius
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A stark but liberating perspective on the human condition. Life is momentary, constantly changing, and fragile. Recognizing this encourages us to focus on the present and not to place ultimate value on things that are inherently transient.
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