"If you seek tranquillity, do less. More accurately, do what’s essential...and in the requisite way.

Which brings a double satisfaction: to do less, better. Because most of what we say and do isn’t essential. Ask yourself at every moment, Is this necessary?"

—Marcus Aurelius, 4.24

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