Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aureliuswas Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. Marcus Aurelius was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, is the most significant source of our modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth26 April 121
CityRome, Italy
self true-self
My true Self is free. I cannot be contained.
genuine disposition invincible
A good disposition is invincible, if it be genuine.
may thee stills
Death hangs over thee, While thou still live, while thou may, do good.
happiness peace philosophical
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
life beauty running
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
thankful dream gratitude
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.
happiness happy motivation
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
empathy mind speakers
Accustom yourself not to be disregarding of what someone else has to say: as far as possible enter into the mind of the speaker.
mind failing unhappiness
Failing to understand the workings of one's own mind is bound to lead to unhappiness.
soul deep-within
Withdraw to the untroubled quietude deep within the soul, and refresh yourself.
people understanding mind
To understand the true quality of people, you must look into their minds, and examine their pursuits and aversions.
ignorance self deception
No one was ever injured by the truth; but he who persists in self-deception and ignorance is injured.
persons values
A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values.
time integrity insperational
Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.