The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
MARCUS AURELIUSIt is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.
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In an expression of true gratitude, sadness is conspicuous only by its absence.
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When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.
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Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what’s left and live it properly. What doesn’t transmit light creates its own darkness.
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If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now.
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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
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The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.
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No man is happy who does not think himself so.
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To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.
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Receive without conceit, release without struggle.
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Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.
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How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life.
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Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
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Life is opinion.
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