Neither worse then or better is a thing made by being praised.
MARCUS AURELIUSHow ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.
More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
-
-
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
The memory of everything is very soon overwhelmed in time.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
The best revenge is not to do as they do.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Do not be ashamed of help.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
It is not the actions of others which trouble us but rather it is our own judgments.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.
MARCUS AURELIUS -
Choose not to be harmed and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed and you haven’t been.
MARCUS AURELIUS