Quote by Marcus Aurelius

Mark how fleeting and paltry is the estate of man--yesterday in embryo, tomorrow a mummy or ashes. So for the hairsbreadth of time assigned to thee, live rationally, and part with life cheerfully, as drops the ripe olive, extolling the season that bore it and the tree that matured it.

Mark how fleeting and paltry is the estate of man--yesterday

Summary

This quote emphasizes the temporary and insignificant nature of human existence. It reminds us that our life is short-lived - just a fleeting moment. By acknowledging this transience, it urges us to live purposefully, aligning our actions with reason. When the time comes for us to depart from this world, we are encouraged to do so with a cheerful acceptance, just like a ripe olive falling from a tree and praising the conditions that allowed it to flourish. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder to appreciate the fleeting beauty of life and to make the most of the time we are given.

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