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The Daily Routine of Marcus Aurelius: How to Live Like a Stoic

In fact, he didn't have a phone of any kind, owing to the fact that he lived in the second century, though we can be reasonably certain that he commanded more than enough messengers to keep himself informed around the clock.

The Daily Routine of Marcus Aurelius: How to Live Like a Stoic

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In fact, he didn't have a phone of any kind, owing to the fact that he lived in the second century, though we can be reasonably certain that he commanded more than enough messengers to keep himself informed...

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In fact, he didn't have a phone of any kind, owing to the fact that he lived in the second century, though we can be reasonably certain that he commanded more than enough messengers to keep himself informed around the clock.

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