More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.
You have to assemble your life yourself - action by action.
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.
There is but one thing of real value - to cultivate truth and justice, and to live without anger in the midst of lying and unjust men.
Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?
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?'
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
