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More Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.
Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.
If someone can prove me wrong and show me my mistake in any thought or action, I shall gladly change. I seek the truth, which never harmed anyone: the harm is to persist in one's own self-deception and ignorance.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'
When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.
Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.
