Meditations 6.43

Does the sun undertake to do the work of the rain, or Aesculapius the work of the Fruit-bearer [the earth]? And how is it with respect to each of the stars—are they not different and yet they work together to the same end?

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.43, translated by George Long

Does the sun take upon himself to discharge the functions of the rain? or Asclepius of the Fruit-bearer? And what of each particular star? Do they not differ in glory yet co-operate to one end?

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.43, translated by C. R. Haines