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Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor & Stoic Philosopher (121-180 AD)

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. His private reflections, known as "Meditations," remain one of the greatest works of philosophy and a guide to living with wisdom and virtue.

Marcus Aurelius's Stoic Wisdom

32 quotes on resilience, virtue, and the art of living

"The obstacle is the way. What stands in the way becomes the way."

Resilience

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive."

Gratitude

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

Inner Peace

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

Action

"The best revenge is not to be like your enemy."

Character

"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together."

Acceptance

"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself."

Happiness

"If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it."

Integrity

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."

Mindset

"Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it with the same weapons of reason."

Anxiety

"How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does."

Focus

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."

Independent Thinking

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