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Marcus Aurelius

Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, 'This is a misfortune' but 'To bear this worthily is good fortune.'

Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius is saying that instead of seeing difficult situations as bad luck, we should view the ability to handle them with strength and dignity as a positive experience. This mindset shifts the focus from the problem itself to the value gained by responding well to challenges.

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