Marcus Aurelius: On the occasion of every act ask thyself, How is this with respect to me? Shall I repent of it? A little time and I am d

On the occasion of every act ask thyself, How is this with respect to me? Shall — Marcus Aurelius

On the occasion of every act ask thyself, How is this with respect to me? Shall I repent of it? A little time and I am dead, and all is gone.

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