How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbour says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy.
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations, Book 4
Commentary
This quote by Marcus Aurelius highlights the Stoic concept of time and focus. The wisdom found in Meditations remains highly relevant today, reminding us to focus on our inner state rather than external circumstances.
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