Marcus Aurelius: An arrow has one motion and the mind another. Even when pausing, even when weighing conclusions, the mind is moving forw

An arrow has one motion and the mind another. Even when pausing, even when weigh — Marcus Aurelius

An arrow has one motion and the mind another. Even when pausing, even when weighing conclusions, the mind is moving forward, toward its goal.

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