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Q. "It follows that the longest and the shortest lives are brought to the same state" (2.14.1). Marcus believes this because:
He believes in reincarnation.
History is cyclical.
Death is the great equalizer.
He doesn't care about death.
Q. "Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature" (8.7). What is the right path for man's nature, according to Marcus?
To follow the senses
To follow love
To follow reason
To pursue fame
Q. "All's right that happens in the world" (4.10). What can Marcus possibly mean by this?
Nothing bad ever happens in the world.
Everything good happens for the privileged.
Everything isn't really fine, but he chooses to believe it is.
All that happens is just, since the gods ordain it
Q. "In short, the good and honest man should have the same effect as the unwashed..." (11.15). Why does Marcus say that a good man is like a smelly one?
Because he often offends people
Because his virtue should be easy to detect
Because he is an outcast
Because he thinks differently about society
Q. "All things are meshed together, and a sacred bond unites them" (7.9). What is this sacred bond of which Marcus speaks?
The Whole/Cosmos
Love
Justice
Grief