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More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.
If someone can prove me wrong and show me my mistake in any thought or action, I shall gladly change. I seek the truth, which never harmed anyone: the harm is to persist in one's own self-deception and ignorance.
Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.
Think of all the years passed by in which you said to yourself "I'll do it tomorrow," and how the gods have again and again granted you periods of grace of which you have not availed yourself. It is time to realize that you are a member of the Universe, that you are born of Nature itself, and to know that a limit has been set to your time. Use every moment wisely, to perceive your inner refulgence, or 'twill be gone and nevermore within your reach.
Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?
The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.
