A single upright match burns against a dark background, its flame reflected on a glossy surface.

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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Do every act of thy life as if it were the last.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

This is a call to full presence and seriousness in ordinary action, urging that each task be carried out as though it were the very last thing done in a lifetime. It's less about fear of death than about giving every act genuine weight and attention.

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