Maxioms by Marcus Aurelius
A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by read more
A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.
The present joys of life we doubly taste by looking back with pleasure on the past
The present joys of life we doubly taste by looking back with pleasure on the past
Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; read more
Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.
Confine yourself to the present.
Confine yourself to the present.
The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.
The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.
