More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.
The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.
Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.
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?
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?'
