Universal Change and Transformation

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Following Heraclitus, Marcus emphasizes that nature loves change; the universe is one substance in continual transformation, and this is not to be feared.
Book IV.36

Constantly observe that all things take place by change.

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Book VII.18

Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? Nature delights in nothing so much.

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Book IX.19

All things are changing; you yourself are in continuous alteration.

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