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 AURELIUSLook beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee.
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The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.
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No one loses any other life than the one he now lives, nor does one live any other life than that which he will lose.
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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind.
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I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me.
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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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The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
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Choose not to be harmed and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed and you haven’t been.
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The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.
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Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee.
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Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
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The sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.
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To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.
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A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.
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Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.
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Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
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