I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me.
MARCUS AURELIUSEverything that happens, happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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Do not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole.
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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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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
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Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.
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The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.
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Receive without conceit, release without struggle.
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Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
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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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Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.
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That which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not more than law, not more than truth, not more than benevolence or modesty.
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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
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Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
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The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.
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Neither worse then or better is a thing made by being praised.
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Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.
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