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More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
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.
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
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.
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
Imagine you were now dead, or had not lived before his moment. Now view the rest of your life as a bonus.
Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.
