In the same degree in which a man’s mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “It is in your power, whenever you choose…”
It is in your power, whenever you choose, to retire into yourself. Nowhere can you retire with more quietness or more freedom than within your own spirit… Constantly give yourself to this retreat and renew yourself. Let your principles be brief and fundamental, and when you have returned to them, that will be enough to purify the spirit completely, and […]
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “You can remove out of the way many useless things…”
You can remove out of the way many useless things which disturb you, for they lie entirely in your opinion towards them. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “The soul of man does violence to itself…”
The soul of man does violence to itself, first of all. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break…”
Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but which stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “It is in your power to be free from…”
It is in your power to be free from all compulsions, and to remain in the greatest tranquillity of mind, even if all the world cries out against you as much as it chooses. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Every nature is contented with itself…”
Every nature is contented with itself when it goes on its way well, and a rational nature goes on its way well, when in its thoughts it consents to nothing false… and when it is satisfied with everything that is assigned to it by the common nature. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Observe how much more pain is brought…”
Observe how much more pain is brought on by your anger and frustrations over other’s actions, than by the actions themselves. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Be cheerful, also, and seek not external help…”
Be cheerful, also, and seek not external help, nor the peace which others give. A man must stand straight, and not be kept straight by others. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Confine yourself to the present.”
Confine yourself to the present. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
