This book provides a selected collection of 185 quotes from the works of Marcus Aurelius. “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”
“There is a limit to the time assigned you, and if you don’t use it to free yourself it will be gone and never return.”
Quotes… Vol.30 – Marcus Aurelius – Published by The SECRET Libraries
This book is an anthology of quotes from Marcus Aurelius and selected facts about Marcus Aurelius. “A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” “A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.” “All things fade and quickly turn to myth.” “Be your own master, and look at things as a man, as a human being, as a citizen, as a mortal creature.” “Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.” “Confine yourself to the present.” “Don’t go on discussing what a good person should be. Just be one.” “Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.” “Everything that happens, happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.” “He is so rich, he has no room to shit.” “How soon will time cover all things.” “Its a dream, a fearful dream, life is” “Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil.” “Life is opinion.” “No man is happy who does not think himself so.” “No more roundabout discussions of what makes a good man. Be one!” “Receive without conceit, release without struggle.” “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” “Strength and honor.” “To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.” “What we do now echoes in eternity.”
“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.” – Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 C.E. to his death in 180 C.E. He was destined to be a leader, having been born into a prominent family – one related by blood and marriage to rulers and bankers. During his era, Romans who inherited power and vast fortunes were expected to set an example. Marcus shouldered his responsibilities with a clear sense of honor. He was history’s first ombudsman, and if his role as a legislator or conqueror was not great, he did set high standards for emulation. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility. He was the last of the “Five Good Emperor,” and is also considered one of the most important stoic philosophers. The Meditations, written on campaign between 170 and 180 C.E., is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty, and it has been praised for its “exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness.” In fact, John Stuart Mill, in his Utility of Religion, compared The Meditations to the “Sermon on the Mount.”
