Those who do not observe the movements of their own minds must of necessity be unhappy. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Every instrument and tool…”
Every instrument and tool, if it does that for which it has been made, is well, and yet he who made it is not there. But in things which are put together by nature, there abides in them the power which made them, therefore, the more correct it is to reverence this power. Think that if you live and act […]
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Does anyone do wrong?…”
Does anyone do wrong? It is to himself that he does the wrong. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “What need is there of fear…?”
What need is there of fear, since it is in your power to inquire what ought to be done? Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “It is foolish to be surprised when…”
It is foolish to be surprised when a fig tree produces figs. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “A man should always have these two rules in readiness…”
A man should always have these two rules in readiness: the one, to do only whatever the reason of the ruling and legislating faculty may suggest… the other, to change his opinion, if some other person sets him right, and moves him from an opinion. But this change of opinion must proceed only from a certain persuasion, as of what […]
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied…”
Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles, but when you fail, return back again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. Love this to which you return, and do not return to philosophy as if she were a master, […]
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Always run in the short way…”
Always run in the short way, and the short way is the natural. Accordingly, say and do everything in conformity with the soundest reason. For such a purpose frees a man from trouble and warfare and all artificiality. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Say nothing more to yourself…”
Say nothing more to yourself than what the first appearances report. Suppose that it has been reported to you that a certain person speaks ill of you. This has been reported, but that you have been injured has not been reported… Thus then always abide by the first appearances, and add nothing yourself from within, and then nothing hurtful happens […]
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “To love only what happens…”
To love only what happens, what was destined. No greater harmony. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
