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Line(s) of the Day #MarcusAurelius

Posted on April 27, 2014 by alexraphael

Reflect how speedily the things of this life are buried under those of tomorrow.

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 AD – 180 AD)

9 thoughts on “Line(s) of the Day #MarcusAurelius”

Flashback/Backslide on April 27, 2014 at 4:30 pm said:

If I remember correctly he said this just before Joaquin Phoenix killed him. But I may have that wrong, I wasn’t a history major.

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- alexraphael on April 27, 2014 at 8:37 pm said:
  
  Don’t remember that quote from the film. Been a long time since I saw it though.
  
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vinnieh on April 27, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:

Great quote.

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- alexraphael on April 27, 2014 at 8:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks dude. Was going through some papers recently and found it and wanted to put it up.
  
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Jenni on April 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm said:

They still use his works as a teaching aide in some of the top military schools. First Principles – is the basis of his most well known philosophy.

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- alexraphael on April 27, 2014 at 8:47 pm said:
  
  Not surprised. Interesting to know though.He said a lot of very wise things.
  
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derrickjknight on April 17, 2015 at 10:04 pm said:

Certainly a good one

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- alexraphael on April 17, 2015 at 10:08 pm said:
  
  Astonishingly perceptive. An incredible mind.
  
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