Marcus Aurelius

Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good read more

Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours.

Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst

Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst

You may send poetry to the rich; to poor men give substantial presents

You may send poetry to the rich; to poor men give substantial presents

Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of read more

Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, read more

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.