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How wrong is it for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself?

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Anaïs Nin

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Jul 21, 2025

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Roman Emperor. Philosopher. Journaler.

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire during one of its most turbulent periods — and met it with uncommon reflection and calm. His personal notes, collected in Meditations, were never meant for an audience. But today, they remain one of the most powerful testaments to inner clarity, humility, and strength.

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