Quote of Marcus Aurelius - I am rising to the work...
Biography - Marcus Aurelius:
Born: 121 - Died: 180
Period:
2nd century
Place of birth: Italy
Note
"In the morning when thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be present, — I am rising to the work of a human being."
Other version:
"At dawn of day, when you dislike being called, have this thought ready: 'I am called to man's labour;"
BOOK V, 1
Quote source: Meditations
Translation
(French, German)
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