Understand that your time has a limit set to it. Use it, then, to advance your enlightenment; or it will be gone, and never in your power again.
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations, Book 2
Commentary
This profound insight from Marcus Aurelius touches on the core Stoic themes of time and enlightenment. 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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