Marcus Aurelius: So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to end

So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing — Marcus Aurelius

So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune.

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