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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself - College of Stoic Philosophers

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vii TO HIMSELF 105<br />

devoid <strong>of</strong> mind or social aim, it reasonably<br />

accounts inferior <strong>to</strong> itself.<br />

You have done a kindness, another has 73<br />

received it ; why be as the foolish and hanker<br />

after something more, the credit for the kindness,<br />

or the recompense ?<br />

No one tires <strong>of</strong> service rendered. Service is 74<br />

action after nature's way. Do not tire then <strong>of</strong><br />

service gained by service given.<br />

The impulse <strong>of</strong> Nature made for a world <strong>of</strong> 75<br />

order. All that now happens follows in the<br />

train <strong>of</strong> consequence ; else you must deny reason<br />

<strong>to</strong> the sovereign ends which guide the impulse<br />

<strong>of</strong> the World-soul. This thought will <strong>of</strong>tentimes<br />

minister calm.

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