More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
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.
Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.
Give yourself a gift: the present moment.
The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
What we do in life ripples in eternity.
