"これはゲームをしている場合ではありません。私たちの周りの人々の中に美徳が目に見えて具現化されているときほど励みになるものはありません。時がすべての物事を覆い尽くし、すでにいくつもの物事を覆ってきたのはどれだけ早いことでしょう。長続きするものが必ずしも永遠であるとは限りません。人間は自分の魂ほど静かで心の安まる隠れ場所を見つけることはできません。人生にしっかりと根ざしている人は、承認を求めて自分の外に出る必要はありません。人々の本当の質を理解するには、その心を見てその追求や忌避を調べる必要があります。宇宙は変"
— Marcus Aurelius
Simplified Meaning:
It's important to be serious and focus on what's important in life. Seeing good qualities in people around us can be very uplifting. Time will eventually change everything, and it has already changed a lot. Just because something lasts a long time doesn't mean it will last forever. The best place to feel calm and peaceful is within yourself. If you understand yourself well, you won't need approval from others. To know what kind of person someone is, look at what they care about and what they avoid. Everything in life changes, and what we think influences our life. By understanding the past, you can get an idea of what the future might be like. Live each day as if it's your last, making the most of it. Having a happy life doesn't require much; it starts with your own thoughts. Remember that the past is gone and everything now is just the beginning of what will come. Embrace your life and love the people around you deeply.