A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself.
MARCUS AURELIUSA noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself.
MARCUS AURELIUSWhat we cannot bear removes us from life; what remains can be borne.
MARCUS AURELIUSThat which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not more than law, not more than truth, not more than benevolence or modesty.
MARCUS AURELIUSMisfortune nobly born is good fortune.
MARCUS AURELIUSTake full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.
MARCUS AURELIUSBecause a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
MARCUS AURELIUSAnger cannot be dishonest.
MARCUS AURELIUSThough you break your heart, men will go on as before.
MARCUS AURELIUSLook to nothing, not even for a moment except to reason.
MARCUS AURELIUSBe like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe blazing fire makes flames and brightness out of everything thrown into it.
MARCUS AURELIUSVery little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.
MARCUS AURELIUSWhen men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe 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.
MARCUS AURELIUSYour days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.
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