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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Humans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.
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The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.
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When you arise in the moring, think of what a precious privelege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
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The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.
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The best revenge is not to do as they do.
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It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.
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Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil.
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A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what he values.
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Take full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.
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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.
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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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What we do now echoes in eternity.
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Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.
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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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