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Card #c208IR // #c208Synthesis

there is nobody that can hinder thee, but that thou mayest always both do and speak those things which are agreeable to that nature, whereof thou art a part.

— In our words · Source: Meditations (Marcus Aurelius)

[Use when]

When external pressure is the excuse.

[Why it matters]

The inner-freedom claim: no one can stop you from doing and speaking what accords with your nature.

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