Quotes by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

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Even the least of our activities ought to have some end in view. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
For it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
III. I have often wondered how it should come to pass, that every man loving himself best, should more regard other men' — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on h — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
It is a ridiculous thing for a man not to fly from his own badness, which is indeed possible, but to fly from other men' — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly r — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
A man should always have these two rules in readiness. First, to do only what the reason of your ruling and legislating — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Nothing is more scandalous than a man that is proud of his humility. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Will any man despise me? Let him see to it. But I will see to it that I may not be found doing or saying anything that d — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
How good it is, when you have roast meat or suchlike foods before you, to impress on your mind that this is the dead bod — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Do not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole; do not assemble in your mind the many and varied troubles whi — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Maximus was my model for self-control, fixity of purpose, and cheerfulness under ill-health or other misfortunes. His ch — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
When you are disturbed by events and lose your serenity, quickly return to yourself and don't stay upset longer than the — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations