Marcus Aurelius: It is crazy to want what is impossible. And impossible for the wicked not to do so.

It is crazy to want what is impossible. And impossible for the wicked not to do — Marcus Aurelius

It is crazy to want what is impossible. And impossible for the wicked not to do so.

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