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Marcus Aurelius Quotes
A man then must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.
[ὀρθὸν οὖν εἶναι χρή, οὐχὶ ὀρθούμενον.]
Source:
Meditations (ed. A. L. Burt, 1896), (tr. Long), Book 3, #5, Page 155
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Marcus Aurelius
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Philosopher
Born:
April 26, 121 AD – March 17, 180 AD
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