More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
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.
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
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 object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.
Imagine you were now dead, or had not lived before his moment. Now view the rest of your life as a bonus.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
What we do in life ripples in eternity.
Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?
Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.
Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.
