There is but one thing of real value - to cultivate truth and justice, and to live without anger in the midst of lying and unjust men. ― Marcus Aurelius

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Every view of the world that becomes extinct, every culture that disappears, diminishes a possibility of life

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Our view of the world is truly shaped by what we decide to hear.

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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts. ― Marcus Aurelius

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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. ― Marcus Aurelius

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I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.

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Think of all the years passed by in which you said to yourself "I'll do it tomorrow," and how the gods have again and again granted you periods of grace of which you have not availed yourself. It is time to realize that you are a member of the Universe, that you are born of Nature itself, and to know that a limit has been set to your time. Use every moment wisely, to perceive your inner refulgence, or 'twill be gone and nevermore within your reach. ― Marcus Aurelius

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Written forms obscure our view of language. They are not so much a garment as a disguise.

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Goebbels was in favor of free speech for views he liked. So was Stalin. If you’re really in favor of free speech, then you’re in favor of freedom of speech for precisely the views you despise. Otherwise, you’re not in favor of free speech.

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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. ― Marcus Aurelius

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