Marcus Aurelius 37 Most Inspiring Audio Quotes. Meditations Stoicism Philosophy

“ A key point to bear in mind: the value of attentiveness varies in proportion to its object. You’re better off not giving the small things more time than they deserve.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Never wilt your soul, never be just good, simple or unpolished. Manifest more than the body that surrounds yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Remember, nothing belongs to you but your flesh and blood—and nothing else is under your control.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ To pursue the unattainable is insanity, yet the thoughtless can never refrain from doing so.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ You are a little soul carrying about a corpse, as Epictetus used to say.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ What we do now echoes in eternity.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ For it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last—without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind—the realm of your own.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself—making himself evil.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Dig within, within is the wellspring of good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Everything in any way beautiful has its beauty of itself, inherent and self-sufficient. Praise is no part of it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Give up your thirst for books, so that you do not die a grouch.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ To read with diligence; not to rest satisfied with a light and superficial knowledge, nor quickly to assent to things commonly spoken.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Anywhere you can lead your life, you can lead a good one.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Do every act of your life as though it were the very last act of your life.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ The sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ He is so rich, he has no room to shit.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ In an expression of true gratitude, sadness is conspicuous only by its absence.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Today I escaped all circumstances, or rather I cast out all circumstances, for it was not outside me, but within my judgements.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Look beneath the surface; let not the several qualities of a thing nor its worth escape you.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ That which is not good for the swarm, neither is it good for the bee.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Do not be ashamed of help.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.” – Marcus Aurelius

“ The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. ” – Marcus Aurelius

“ Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius