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Marcus Aurelius Quotes

Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, ‘This is a misfortune’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune Picture Quote #1

What springs from earth dissolves to earth again, and heaven-born things fly to their native seat Picture Quote #1

...if a man comes to his fortieth year, and has any understanding at all, he has virtually seen - thanks to their similarity - all possible happenings, both past and to come Picture Quote #1

In death, Alexander of Macedon’s end differed no whit from his stable-boy’s. Either both were received into the same generative principle of the universe, or both alike were dispersed into atoms Picture Quote #1

Once you have done a man a service, what more reward would you have? Is it not enough to have obeyed the laws of your own nature, without expecting to be paid for it? Picture Quote #1

...the sole thing of which any man can be deprived is the present; since this is all he owns, and nobody can lose what is not his Picture Quote #1

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We must press on then, in haste; not simply because every hour brings us nearer to death, but because even before then our powers of perception and comprehension begin to deteriorate Picture Quote #1

Live your life as if you are ready to say goodbye to it at any moment, as if the time left for you were some pleasant surprise Picture Quote #1

The universal order and the personal order are nothing but different expressions and manifestations of a common underlying principle Picture Quote #1

Regain your senses, call yourself back, and once again wake up. Now that you realize that only dreams were troubling you, view this ‘reality’ as you view your dreams Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

How powerful is man! He is able to do all that God wishes him to do. He is able to accept all that God sends upon him Picture Quote #1

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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?’ Picture Quote #1

If anyone can refute me-show me I’m making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I’l l gladly change. It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance Picture Quote #1

Find joy in simplicity, self-respect, and indifference to what lies between virtue and vice. Love the human race. Follow the divine Picture Quote #1

Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if thou dost not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when thou bast failed, return back again, and be content if the greater part of what thou doest is consistent with man’s nature, and love this to which thou returnest Picture Quote #1

Always follow these two rules: first, act only on what your reasoning mind proposes for the good of humanity, and second, change your opinion if someone shows you it’s wrong. This change of mind must proceed only from the conviction that it’s both correct and for the common good, but not because it will give you pleasure and make you popular Picture Quote #1

Take away your opinion, and then there is taken away the complaint, ‘I have been harmed.’ Take away the complaint, ‘I have been harmed,’ and the harm is taken away Picture Quote #1

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Do you see what little is required of a man to live a well-tempered and god-fearing life? Obey these precepts, and the gods will ask nothing more Picture Quote #1

Do what nature now requires. Set thyself in motion, if it is in thy power, and do not look about thee to see if any one will observe it; nor yet expect Plato’s Republic: but be content if the smallest thing goes on well, and consider such an event to be no small matter Picture Quote #1

Persuade me or prove to me that I am mistaken in thought or deed, and I will gladly change - for it is the truth I seek, and the truth never harmed anyone. Harm comes from persisting in error and clinging to ignorance Picture Quote #1

This is enough. Do not add, And why were such things made in the world? Picture Quote #1

The whole universe is change and life itself is but what you deem it - either gratefully better than or bitterly worse than something else that you alone choose Picture Quote #1

When you are offended at anyone’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely Picture Quote #1

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Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle Picture Quote #1

He who pays no attention to what his neighbor does, says or thinks, preferring to concentrate on making his own actions appropriate and justifiable, better uses his time Picture Quote #1

Consider when thou art much vexed or grieved, that man’s life is only a moment, and after a short time we are all laid out dead Picture Quote #1

Begin - to begin is half the work let half still remain again begin this, and thou wilt have finished Picture Quote #1

The perfection of moral character consists in this, in passing every day as the last, and in being neither violently excited nor torpid nor playing the hypocrite Picture Quote #1

We are born for synergy, just like the feet, just like the hands, just like the eyes, just like the rows of upper and lower teeth. Working against each other is unnatural, and being annoyed and turning one’s back is counterproductive Picture Quote #1

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Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, ‘This is a misfortune’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) What springs from earth dissolves to earth again, and heaven-born things fly to their native seat (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) ...if a man comes to his fortieth year, and has any understanding at all, he has virtually seen - thanks to their similarity - all possible happenings, both past and to come (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) In death, Alexander of Macedon’s end differed no whit from his stable-boy’s. Either both were received into the same generative principle of the universe, or both alike were dispersed into atoms (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Once you have done a man a service, what more reward would you have? Is it not enough to have obeyed the laws of your own nature, without expecting to be paid for it? (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) ...the sole thing of which any man can be deprived is the present; since this is all he owns, and nobody can lose what is not his (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) We must press on then, in haste; not simply because every hour brings us nearer to death, but because even before then our powers of perception and comprehension begin to deteriorate (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Live your life as if you are ready to say goodbye to it at any moment, as if the time left for you were some pleasant surprise (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) The universal order and the personal order are nothing but different expressions and manifestations of a common underlying principle (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Regain your senses, call yourself back, and once again wake up. Now that you realize that only dreams were troubling you, view this ‘reality’ as you view your dreams (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) 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 (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) How powerful is man! He is able to do all that God wishes him to do. He is able to accept all that God sends upon him (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) 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?’ (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) If anyone can refute me-show me I’m making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I’l l gladly change. It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Find joy in simplicity, self-respect, and indifference to what lies between virtue and vice. Love the human race. Follow the divine (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if thou dost not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when thou bast failed, return back again, and be content if the greater part of what thou doest is consistent with man’s nature, and love this to which thou returnest (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Always follow these two rules: first, act only on what your reasoning mind proposes for the good of humanity, and second, change your opinion if someone shows you it’s wrong. This change of mind must proceed only from the conviction that it’s both correct and for the common good, but not because it will give you pleasure and make you popular (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Take away your opinion, and then there is taken away the complaint, ‘I have been harmed.’ Take away the complaint, ‘I have been harmed,’ and the harm is taken away (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Do you see what little is required of a man to live a well-tempered and god-fearing life? Obey these precepts, and the gods will ask nothing more (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Do what nature now requires. Set thyself in motion, if it is in thy power, and do not look about thee to see if any one will observe it; nor yet expect Plato’s Republic: but be content if the smallest thing goes on well, and consider such an event to be no small matter (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Persuade me or prove to me that I am mistaken in thought or deed, and I will gladly change - for it is the truth I seek, and the truth never harmed anyone. Harm comes from persisting in error and clinging to ignorance (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) This is enough. Do not add, And why were such things made in the world? (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) The whole universe is change and life itself is but what you deem it - either gratefully better than or bitterly worse than something else that you alone choose. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) When you are offended at anyone’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) He who pays no attention to what his neighbor does, says or thinks, preferring to concentrate on making his own actions appropriate and justifiable, better uses his time. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Consider when thou art much vexed or grieved, that man’s life is only a moment, and after a short time we are all laid out dead. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) Begin - to begin is half the work let half still remain again begin this, and thou wilt have finished. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) The perfection of moral character consists in this, in passing every day as the last, and in being neither violently excited nor torpid nor playing the hypocrite. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes) We are born for synergy, just like the feet, just like the hands, just like the eyes, just like the rows of upper and lower teeth. Working against each other is unnatural, and being annoyed and turning one’s back is counterproductive. (Marcus Aurelius Quotes)

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