“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”

— Marcus Aurelius · Life quote

— MARCUS AURELIUS

Emperor · 121 – 180

Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, author of the Meditations.

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The universe is transformation; our life is what our thoughts make it.

The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.

If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.

You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.