![]() ![]() Marcus tells himself to stay focused and follow his path, which is in accordance with the universe.Other people are guided by their own impulses and what they think is right (even if they're wrong).Marcus encourages himself to speak and act justly, as a person of reason would-and not to worry about what other people say about him.Marcus knows a foolproof way to keep his cool: drive away unpleasant thoughts from his mind.Perhaps he's being a little harsh on himself. At this moment, he's really not ready to give up food, drink and sleep to step up to his civic duties. If he were really concerned to do what he was born for, he would shun everything else. It all comes back to Marcus's nature and purpose in life.Marcus scolds himself for being too willing to exceed his limits in pleasure-but not in good actions.Marcus's brain argues with him, telling him that there are limits to everything-especially things which give him pleasure.Apparently, this is not encouragement enough for Marcus, who still doesn't want to get out of bed and get to work.After all, if birds do it and bees do it, why should he be grouchy about helping the universe to hum along as it ought to? Marcus tells himself that he's got to get out of bed early and take up his work without resentment-especially since he's doing what he was born to do. ![]()
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