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Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.3
Read a cited Stoic passage, understand why it matters for practice, and find the guided exercises grounded in it.
“Men seek retreats for themselves, houses in the country, sea-shores, and mountains.”— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.3
ReadKeep the exact locator attached.
UnderstandSee the practical distinction.
ContinueOpen a grounded exercise.
Plain-language use
Put the passage to work
Use this passage when the urge to escape is stronger than the need to examine the judgment available where you are.
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