Marcus Aurelius ( 10 of 39 )
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.
Your life is what your thoughts make it.
Your life is what your thoughts make it.
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.
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
Each day provides its own gifts
Each day provides its own gifts
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.
Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought read more
Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to site thn it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.
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.
