Book VII · 75
The nature of the All moved to make the universe. But now either everything that takes place comes by way of consequence or [continuity]; or even the chief things towards which the ruling power of the universe directs its own movement are governed by no rational principle. If this is remembered, it will make thee more tranquil in many things.
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations VII.75. Translated by George Long (1862). The Stoic Library.