Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place.
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations, Book 4
Commentary
This quote by Marcus Aurelius highlights the Stoic concept of time and change. 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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