To live a good life: We have the potential for it. If we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.
— Marcus Aurelius

Meditations, Book 11


Commentary

This profound insight from Marcus Aurelius touches on the core Stoic themes of indifference and good-life. Taken from Meditations, it serves as a powerful reminder of how ancient wisdom applies directly to our modern lives, urging us to reconsider how we approach everyday challenges.

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