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Marcus Aurelius Quotes: I seek the truth...it is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance that does harm.
         

I seek the truth...it is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance that does harm.


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This page presents the quote "I seek the truth...it is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance that does harm.". Author of this quote is Marcus Aurelius. This quote is about delusion, truth, ignorance, persistence, harm, wisdom, self,.