Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
MARCUS AURELIUSDig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.
MARCUS AURELIUSLook to nothing, not even for a moment except to reason.
MARCUS AURELIUSFor it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose.
MARCUS AURELIUSLook back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future too.
MARCUS AURELIUSA person’s worth is measured by the worth of what he values.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.
MARCUS AURELIUSAll 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 AURELIUSTake full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.
MARCUS AURELIUSA man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.
MARCUS AURELIUSDo 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.
MARCUS AURELIUSAnger cannot be dishonest.
MARCUS AURELIUSDo what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.
MARCUS AURELIUSThe blazing fire makes flames and brightness out of everything thrown into it.
MARCUS AURELIUSWhatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.
MARCUS AURELIUSHumans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.
MARCUS AURELIUS