"Be content with what you are, and wish not change; nor dread your last day, nor long for it"
- Marcus Aurelius
About this Quote
The quote recommends that a person ought to be satisfied with who they are and should not desire to change themselves. It likewise suggests that one should not fear death nor overly expect it. Essentially, it is encouraging to live in the present moment and accept oneself for who they are.
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