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Single Idea 3069

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / b. Living naturally ]

Full Idea

The art of life is more like the wrestler's than the dancer's.

Gist of Idea

The art of life is more like the wrestler's than the dancer's

Source

Marcus Aurelius (The Meditations (To Himself) [c.170], 7.61)

Book Ref

'Essential Works of Stoicism', ed/tr. Hadas,Moses [Bantam 1961], p.158

Related Idea

Idea 18292 I can only believe in a God who can dance [Nietzsche]