Marcus Aurelius: A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all – that is myself.

A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all – that is myself. — Marcus Aurelius

A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all – that is myself.

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