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.
MARCUS AURELIUSIf any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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Our life is what our thoughts make it.
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Anger cannot be dishonest.
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How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life.
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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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A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.
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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
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Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
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Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.
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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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Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.
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Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.
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Do not be ashamed of help.
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For outward show is a wonderful perverter of the reason.
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Your 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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It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
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