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.
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.
The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it
The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it
Shame on the soul, to falter on the road of life while the body yet endures
Shame on the soul, to falter on the road of life while the body yet endures
How much time he saves who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks.
How much time he saves who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks.
