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Since it is possible that thou mayest depart from life this very moment, regulate every act and thought accordingly.
— Marcus Aurelius · Meditations
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Life could end at any moment, so act accordingly. That awareness is meant to sharpen how you behave and think today. Like a lit match, the time is real but brief, which gives each choice more weight.
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