A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.
MARCUS AURELIUSDo not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future too.
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A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself.
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Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.
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Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life.
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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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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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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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When men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.
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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.
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Life is opinion.
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The time is at hand when you will have forgotten everything; and the time is at hand when all will have forgotten you. Always reflect that soon you will be no one, and nowhere.
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No one can lose either the past or the future.
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That which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not more than law, not more than truth, not more than benevolence or modesty.
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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
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The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
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