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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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  • Name: Marcus Aurelius
  • Profession: Philosopher
  • Born: April 26, 121 AD – March 17, 180 AD
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