Marcus Aurelius: The ruling power within, when it is in its natural state, is so related to outer circumstances that it easily changes to

The ruling power within, when it is in its natural state, is so related to outer — Marcus Aurelius

The ruling power within, when it is in its natural state, is so related to outer circumstances that it easily changes to accord with what can be done and what is given it to do.

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