Marcus Aurelius Quotes (38+)

Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.

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

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

No carelessness in your actions. No confusion in your words. No imprecision in your thoughts.

Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what’s left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own, for what could be more fitting?

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth

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

Dwell on the beauty of life, see the stars and watch yourself running with them

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

You have power over your mind? not outside events. realize this, and you will find strength

There is nothing happens to any person but what was in his power to go through with.