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[from 'The Meditations (To Himself)' by Marcus Aurelius, in 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change ]

Full Idea

All things are changing; and you yourself are in continuous mutation and in a manner in continuous destruction, and the whole universe too.

Gist of Idea

Everything is changing, including yourself and the whole universe

Source

Marcus Aurelius (The Meditations (To Himself) [c.170], 9.19)

Book Reference

'Essential Works of Stoicism', ed/tr. Hadas,Moses [Bantam 1961], p.174