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“Thou seest how few be the things, the which if a man has at his command his life flows gently on and is divine.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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“Thou seest how few be the things, the which if a man has at his command his life flows gently on and is divine.”

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Book: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD

When a person masters essential aspects of life, existence becomes smooth and transcendent.

In simple terms: Control brings ease and a sense of divinity.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate mastery over fundamentals.

Themes

self‑mastery tranquility divinity

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Stoicism inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fundamentals do you need to master?
  • How does mastery affect your perception of life?
A Different Perspective

Even with mastery, external chaos can disrupt flow.

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