The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separ... - Antoninus Pius

"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters, so that I can say 'this is mine to do or deal with.'"

Antoninus Pius Wisdom

Emperor Ancient Rome 86–161

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