July 10
The happiness of those who want to be popular depends on others; the happiness of those who seek pleasure fluctuates with moods outside their control; but the happiness of the wise grows out of their own free acts.
-Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
July 09
The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.
-Marcus Aurelius
July 03
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. -Marcus Aurelius
June 30
A man’s true greatness lies in the consciousness of an honest purpose in life, founded on a just estimate of himself and everything else, on frequent self-examinations, and a steady obedience to the rule which he knows to be right, without troubling himself about what others may think or say, or whether they do or do not that which he thinks and says and does. -Marcus Aurelius
June 29
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’ -Marcus Aurelius
June 26
It is the responsibility of leadership to work intelligently with what is given, and not waste time fantasizing about a world of flawless people and perfect choices. -Marcus Aurelius
June 25
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize? -Marcus Aurelius
June 22
You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can’t control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.
-Marcus Aurelius
June 21
The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject. -Marcus Aurelius