Marcus Aurelius

MARCUS AURELIUS

A ROMAN EMPEROR AND STOIC PHILOSOPHER KNOWN FOR MEDITATIVE REFLECTIONS

Marcus Aurelius is remembered not just as a Roman Emperor, but also as a Stoic philosopher whose meditative reflections continue to be a source of inspiration. His quotes reveal a man deeply engaged with the challenges of existence, grappling with the nature of life, time, and personal integrity. In phrases like "The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts," Marcus examines how internal reflection can shape one's character, emphasizing a consistent theme in his philosophy: the importance of inner strength and self-awareness.

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Marcus Aurelius Quotes (108)· Page 5 of 5

"To refrain from imitation is the best revenge."
IMITATIONATTITUDEREVENGE
"Do not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole."
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"Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig."
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"The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing."
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"A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values."
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"No one can lose either the past or the future."
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"Nothing happens to anybody which he is not fitted by nature to bear."
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"If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now."
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"The best revenge is not to be like your enemy."
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"If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it."
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"Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly. What doesn't transmit light creates its own darkness."
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