Marcus Aurelius Quotes

Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself

Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.

Because most of what we say and do is not essential. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?

If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it

Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.

You only have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.