XXVII. In matter of writing or reading thou must needs be taught before

MeditationsMarcus Aurelius

In matter of writing or reading thou must needs be taught before thou can do either: much more in matter of life. ‘For thou art born a mere slave, to thy senses and brutish affections;’ destitute without teaching of all true knowledge and sound reason.



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