Plain
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

People who long for children before they have them are like those who crave figs in winter when they can't be had.

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Freedom & Control What Matters Most
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

As they that long after figs in winter when they cannot be had; so are they that long after children, before they be granted them.

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Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

'My heart smiled within me.' 'They will even attack virtue itself with harsh and shameful words.'

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Facing Hardship Doing The Right Thing
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

'My heart smiled within me.' 'They will accuse even virtue herself; with heinous and opprobrious words.'

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