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)
Marcus Aurelius Quote – “Those who do not observe the movements…”
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)