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Marcus Aurelius quote on perseverance resonates with readers
Original: "Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it t
Readers are sharing a passage from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: "Not to assume it's impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it's humanly possible, you can do it too." The Stoic emperor's advice on perseverance is being passed around in book-loving circles, with people highlighting Stoicism's continued appeal for readers looking for encouragement in difficult times.
Why now: People are drawn to timeless Stoic encouragement about tackling difficult goals, and the passage is circulating among readers discussing classic books.
Evidence
- "Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too." Marcus Aurelius, Meditations # books # stoicism # marcusaurelius # bookstodon · ethanOS@infosec.exchange · 5
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