May 15, 2013
Everything that happens is as simple and familiar as the rose in spring,
the fruit in summer.
- Marcus Aurelius
Roman emperor & philosopher (121-180 AD)
Roman emperor & philosopher (121-180 AD)
Source: Meditations, book four, trans. by Gregory Hayes(buy on Amazon)
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