As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: “What is his point of reference here?” But begin with yourself: examine yourself first.
Marcus Aurelius
Self Inquiry, Self Awareness, Reflective Thinking, Awareness, Reflection, Inquiry
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More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
“It doesn’t hurt me unless I interpret its happening as harmful to me. I can choose not to.” Marcus Aurelius
Mind Power, Perception Choice, Emotional Strength, Mind, Strength, Choice
Marcus Aurelius Mind Power, Perception Choice, Emotional Strength, Mind, Strength, Choice“Because other people are fools, must you be so too?” Marcus Aurelius
Independent Thought, Avoid Foolishness, Wisdom Choice, Thought, Wisdom, Choice
Marcus Aurelius Independent Thought, Avoid Foolishness, Wisdom Choice, Thought, Wisdom, Choice“Gluttony and drunkenness have two evils attendant on them; they make the carcass smart, as well as the pocket.” Marcus Aurelius
Gluttony, Drunkenness, Health, Consequences, Self-Control, Habits
Marcus Aurelius Gluttony, Drunkenness, Health, Consequences, Self-Control, Habits“The mind in itself wants nothing, unless it creates a want for itself; therefore it is both free from perturbation and unimpeded, if it does not perturb and impede itself.” Marcus Aurelius
Mind, Freedom, Control, Peace, Self-awareness, Clarity
Marcus Aurelius Mind, Freedom, Control, Peace, Self-awareness, Clarity“Death and life, success and failure, pain and pleasure, wealth and poverty, all these happen to good and bad alike, and they are neither noble nor shameful – and hence neither good nor bad.” Marcus Aurelius
Life’s Dualities, Death, Success, Failure, Pain, Perspective
Marcus Aurelius Life’s Dualities, Death, Success, Failure, Pain, Perspective“How many after being celebrated by fame have been given up to oblivion; and how many who have celebrated the fame of others have long been dead.” Marcus Aurelius
Fame, Mortality, Legacy, Time, Perspective, Life
Marcus Aurelius Fame, Mortality, Legacy, Time, Perspective, Life“There was a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish, it was so fragile.” Marcus Aurelius
Rome, Dream, Fragility, Legacy, History, Perspective
Marcus Aurelius Rome, Dream, Fragility, Legacy, History, Perspective“We are too much accustomed to attribute to a single cause that which is the product of several, and the majority of our controversies come from that.” Marcus Aurelius
Cause Conflict, Thought Reflection, Understanding Truth, Cause, Conflict, Thought
Marcus Aurelius Cause Conflict, Thought Reflection, Understanding Truth, Cause, Conflict, Thought“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
Simplicity, Mindfulness, Focus, Time, Action, Peace
Marcus Aurelius Simplicity, Mindfulness, Focus, Time, Action, Peace“All that is from the gods is full of Providence.” Marcus Aurelius
Providence, Faith, Divine, Life, Purpose, Belief
Marcus Aurelius Providence, Faith, Divine, Life, Purpose, Belief“Time is a kind of river, an irresistible flood sweeping up men and events and carrying them headlong, one after the other, to the great sea of being.” Marcus Aurelius
Time Flow, Life Continuity, Temporal Reflection, Time, Life, Flow
Marcus Aurelius Time Flow, Life Continuity, Temporal Reflection, Time, Life, Flow“It is satisfaction to a man to do the proper works of a man.” Marcus Aurelius
Purpose, Work, Integrity, Fulfillment, Satisfaction, Responsibility
Marcus Aurelius Purpose, Work, Integrity, Fulfillment, Satisfaction, Responsibility“Nature insists on whatever benefits the whole.” Marcus Aurelius
Universal Nature, Collective Good, Harmony, Unity, Nature, Balance
Marcus Aurelius Universal Nature, Collective Good, Harmony, Unity, Nature, Balance“You don’t have to turn this into something. It doesn’t have to upset you. Things can’t shape our decisions by themselves.” Marcus Aurelius
Peace Of Mind, Control, Perspective, Emotions, Decision-making, Clarity
Marcus Aurelius Peace Of Mind, Control, Perspective, Emotions, Decision-making, Clarity“Stick to what’s in front of you – idea, action, utterance.” Marcus Aurelius
Focus, Action, Simplicity, Purpose, Clarity, Discipline
Marcus Aurelius Focus, Action, Simplicity, Purpose, Clarity, Discipline“Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity.” Marcus Aurelius
Human Potential, Strength, Power, Challenge, Resilience, Action
Marcus Aurelius Human Potential, Strength, Power, Challenge, Resilience, Action“A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.” Marcus Aurelius
Ambition Measure, Self-Worth, Personal Aspirations, Ambition, Self, Worth
Marcus Aurelius Ambition Measure, Self-Worth, Personal Aspirations, Ambition, Self, Worth“Purge your mind of all aimless and idle thoughts, especially those that pry into the affairs of others or wish them ill.” Marcus Aurelius
Mental Clarity, Thought Discipline, Mind Control, Mind, Control, Clarity
Marcus Aurelius Mental Clarity, Thought Discipline, Mind Control, Mind, Control, Clarity