r/GetMotivated • u/Firealarm32 • Jan 04 '23

TEXT I’m actually planning on getting this tattooed below a certain scar on my wrist for my birthday. [Text]

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u/Roving_Rhythmatist Jan 04 '23

Poorly Paraphrased Marcus Aurelius:

Are you hurting?

-Yes

Will it kill you?

-No

Then there's nothing to worry about, you'll survive.

...version #2...

Are you hurting?

-Yes

Will it kill you?

-Yes

Then there's nothing to worry about, it will all be over soon.

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u/GregFromStateFarm Jan 05 '23

Yeah, nah. This is not paraphrased Aurelius. This is an entirely different quote with no relevance to him.

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u/Roving_Rhythmatist Jan 05 '23

Yeah, yep.

Pretty sure it is, but all the same, have a wonderful day.