Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.Wikipedia

Quotes by Marcus Aurelius

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

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When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man's life.

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Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live.

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The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.

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Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

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You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

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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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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

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Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

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Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.

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Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

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