Every instant of time is a pinprick of eternity.

πᾶν τὸ ἐνεστὼς τοῦ χρόνου στιγμὴ τοῦ αἰῶνος.

Marcus Aurelius

Meditations

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Eternity Time

Author

Marcus Aurelius

Source

Meditations

Medium

Personal journal

Genre

Philosophical literature

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

Greek

Time

180 180s 2nd century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

National leader Stoic Philosopher

From

Italy Europe Roman Empire

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Original Citation

Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. 180, bk. 6, sect. 36.

Current Citation

Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Edited and translated by Martin Hammond. Penguin Classics, 2015, book 6, sect. 36.

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