Marcus Aurelius: Have I done something for the general interest? Well then I have had my reward. Let this always be present to thy mind,

Have I done something for the general interest? Well then I have had my reward. — Marcus Aurelius

Have I done something for the general interest? Well then I have had my reward. Let this always be present to thy mind, and never stop doing such good.

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