When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.
MARCUS AURELIUSLook beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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All things of the body stream away like a river, all things of the mind are dreams and delusion; life is warfare, and a visit to a strange land; the only lasting fame is oblivion.
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Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.
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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.
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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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The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
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Look to nothing, not even for a moment except to reason.
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For it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose.
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Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart.
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Confine yourself to the present.
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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 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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It is not the actions of others which trouble us but rather it is our own judgments.
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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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