Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
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Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.
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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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It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.
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All things of the body stream away like a river, all things of the mind are dreams and delusion; life is warfare, and a visit to a strange land; the only lasting fame is oblivion.
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If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
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Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil.
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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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Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.
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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
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The sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.
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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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Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
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No man is happy who does not think himself so.
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No one can lose either the past or the future.
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The best revenge is not to do as they do.
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