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All things Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“There is change in all things. You yourself are subject to continual change and some decay, and this is common to the entire universe.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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“There is change in all things. You yourself are subject to continual change and some decay, and this is common to the entire universe.”

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Book: Meditations, 180 AD

All things change; we are subject to continual transformation and decay, a universal truth.

In simple terms: Everything changes; decay is universal.

Key Takeaway

Embrace impermanence.

Themes

philosophy impermanence universal truth self‑reflection

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophy psychology

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness practice
  • life planning
  • stress management

Key Concepts

stoicism cosmology personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond to change?
  • What practices help accept decay?
A Different Perspective

Resistance to change can cause suffering.

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