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 21
The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject. -Marcus Aurelius
June 18
The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.
-Marcus Aurelius
June 17
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
-Marcus Aurelius
June 14
If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. -Marcus Aurelius