Meditations VII.75

The Nature of the Whole felt impelled to the creation of a Universe; but now either all that comes into being does so by a natural sequence,⁹⁷ or even the most paramount things, towards which the ruling Reason of the Universe feels an impulse of its own, are devoid of intelligence. Recollect this⁹⁸ and thou wilt face many an ill with more serenity.

• 97.See iv. 45; ix. 28.
• 98.Marcus means that we must consider the second alternative given above as incredible.