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“Be good, simply. Not for a reason, not for a purpose. Be good as the sun shines.”
“Be good, simply. Not for a reason, not for a purpose. Be good as the sun shines.”
Be Good Without Reason is a minimalist quote poster featuring the words of Marcus Aurelius: "Be good, simply. Not for a reason, not for a purpose. Be good as the sun shines.". Designed with clean typography and generous white space, this poster lets the message breathe. Printed on 200 gsm archival matte paper — acid-free, museum-grade, built to last 100+ years without yellowing.
Part of our Marcus Aurelius collection, this Marcus Aurelius quote poster is crafted for those who value substance over decoration. Whether displayed in your living room, bedroom, or office, it serves as a daily reminder of stoic wisdom. Ships flat in a rigid mailer, fits standard frames, and arrives ready to hang.
Ontological goodness. The sun does not choose on whom to shine. It shines—that is its nature. Let goodness be your nature too.
The Marcus Aurelius collection is part of our Philosophy & Wisdom family — a focused selection of quote posters for marcus aurelius enthusiasts. Each poster applies the same minimalist design principles as the rest of the shop: clean typography, archival matte paper, generous white space, and a commitment to letting the words do the work. These posters are ideal for anyone specifically seeking marcus aurelius-themed wall art, whether for a personal space, a gift, or professional environment. All prints ship flat to protect clean edges, fit standard frames, and qualify for free shipping on orders over $50.
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor (161-180 AD) and one of the most important Stoic philosophers. His private journal, later published as Meditations, contains reflections on resilience, leadership, mortality, and inner peace — written not for publication but as personal practice.
Our Marcus Aurelius collection focuses on lines about self-mastery, perspective, accepting what you cannot control, and living with integrity. Each poster pairs the quote with restrained, classical typography that honors the Stoic tradition of essentialism.
The Marcus Aurelius collection is a carefully curated selection of quote posters that speak to The Marcus Aurelius collection is part of our Philosophy & Wisdom family — a focused selection of quote posters for marcus aurelius enthusiasts.. Each poster combines timeless words with minimalist typography on archival matte paper — designed to feel like a page from a quiet book, not a loud decoration.
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