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.
MARCUS AURELIUSIf any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
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How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
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Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.
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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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Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.
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The best revenge is not to do as they do.
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All things fade and quickly turn to myth.
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Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.
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Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.
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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
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Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature.
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All men are made one for another: either then teach them better or bear with them.
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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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Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart.
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Look to nothing, not even for a moment except to reason.
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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind.
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