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More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.
Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.
Imagine you were now dead, or had not lived before his moment. Now view the rest of your life as a bonus.
