Marcus Aurelius Quotes
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, author of Meditations. (121-180)
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
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You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.
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Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
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Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
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Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.
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Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, author of Meditations. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
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