Who said "Take the short way. It's the natural one."?

Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). Source: Meditations 4.51.

What is the original wording?

Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural (George Long, 1862). Translated by George Long, 1862.

"Take the short way. It's the natural one." Marcus Aurelius said it in Meditations 4.51. Translated by George Long, 1862.

"Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural"

George Long, 1862, Meditations 4.51.

Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). Roman emperor who wrote private notes to himself on a military campaign. We know them as the Meditations.

Who said "Take the short way. It's the natural one."?: Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). Source: Meditations 4.51.
What is the original wording?: Always run to the short way; and the short way is the natural (George Long, 1862). Translated by George Long, 1862.