Quotes by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius

“don't regard anything else in the world as important except this: to do only what your own nature requires and to conform to what common nature provides.””

“Consider how small a portion of vast and infinite eternity is allotted to each of us, and how quickly it disappears into the general age of the world.””

“The happiness of life lies in thoroughly understanding the true nature of everything: what it's made of, and what its form is.””

“carefully examine your motives in everything you do.””

“The world is in constant flux, and life is a matter of perception.””

“Without a connection to God, you will never succeed in any worldly actions; nor will you succeed in any divine actions without some consideration of human affairs.””

“Remember, a person can only truly live in the present moment.””

“The goal of a rational constitution is to act thoughtfully, be kind to others, and willingly submit to the gods.””

“Train yourself to only think about things that you wouldn't mind sharing if someone were to suddenly ask you what you're thinking.””