Men exist for the sake of one another.
Marcus Aurelius
Human Purpose, Mutual Support, Interconnectedness, Purpose, Support, Humanity
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More Marcus Aurelius Quotes
“Anger cannot be dishonest.” Marcus Aurelius
Anger’s Honesty, Emotion, Integrity, Control, Self, Truth
Marcus Aurelius Anger’s Honesty, Emotion, Integrity, Control, Self, Truth“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” Marcus Aurelius
Mind Influence, Thought Power, Soul Reflection, Soul, Thoughts, Reflection
Marcus Aurelius Mind Influence, Thought Power, Soul Reflection, Soul, Thoughts, Reflection“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“Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.” Marcus Aurelius
Heartache Resilience, Life Continuity, Acceptance Truth, Heartache, Continuity, Truth
Marcus Aurelius Heartache Resilience, Life Continuity, Acceptance Truth, Heartache, Continuity, Truth“Consider how many do not even know your name, and how many will soon forget it, and how those who now praise you will presently blame you.” Marcus Aurelius
Ephemeral Praise, Human Vanity, External Validation, Vanity, Validation, Praise
Marcus Aurelius Ephemeral Praise, Human Vanity, External Validation, Vanity, Validation, Praise“When men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.” Marcus Aurelius
Compassionate Living, Moral Strength, Social Understanding, Compassion, Morality, Strength
Marcus Aurelius Compassionate Living, Moral Strength, Social Understanding, Compassion, Morality, Strength“Hast thou reason? I have. Why then dost not thou use it? For if this does its own work, what else dost thou wish?” Marcus Aurelius
Reasoning Mind, Logical Thinking, Inner Wisdom, Reason, Wisdom, Mind
Marcus Aurelius Reasoning Mind, Logical Thinking, Inner Wisdom, Reason, Wisdom, Mind“Leave other people’s mistakes where they lie.” Marcus Aurelius
Forgiveness, Acceptance, Peace, Life, Growth, Reflection
Marcus Aurelius Forgiveness, Acceptance, Peace, Life, Growth, Reflection“Thanks to the gods I didn’t spend much time while growing up with my grandfather’s mistress and preserved the flower of my youth, waiting for the proper time to demonstrate my virility.” Marcus Aurelius
Youth, Life, Wisdom, Virtue, Growth, Reflection
Marcus Aurelius Youth, Life, Wisdom, Virtue, Growth, Reflection“Live not one’s life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last.” Marcus Aurelius
Life, Time, Urgency, Carpe Diem, Mortality, Perspective
Marcus Aurelius Life, Time, Urgency, Carpe Diem, Mortality, Perspective“It is not right to vex ourselves at things, for they care not about it.” Marcus Aurelius
Peace, Acceptance, Mindset, Patience, Perspective, Control
Marcus Aurelius Peace, Acceptance, Mindset, Patience, Perspective, Control“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“Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.” Marcus Aurelius
Strength, Resilience, Nature, Stability, Persistence, Inner Peace
Marcus Aurelius Strength, Resilience, Nature, Stability, Persistence, Inner Peace“Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception.” Marcus Aurelius
Perception, Happiness, Mindset, Reality, Life, Perspective
Marcus Aurelius Perception, Happiness, Mindset, Reality, Life, Perspective“The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues.” Marcus Aurelius
Worth, Ambition, Pursuits, Values, Purpose, Character
Marcus Aurelius Worth, Ambition, Pursuits, Values, Purpose, Character“Where life is possible at all, a right life is possible; life in a palace is possible; therefore even in a palace a right life is possible.” Marcus Aurelius
Life, Right Living, Possibilities, Virtue, Environment, Choices
Marcus Aurelius Life, Right Living, Possibilities, Virtue, Environment, Choices“I am called to man’s labour; why then do I make a difficulty if I am going out to do what I was born to do and what I was brought into the world for?” Marcus Aurelius
Life Work, Purpose Fulfillment, Human Labor, Labor, Purpose, Work
Marcus Aurelius Life Work, Purpose Fulfillment, Human Labor, Labor, Purpose, Work“We are born for cooperation.” Marcus Aurelius
Human Connection, Social Nature, Collective Effort, Cooperation, Connection, Effort
Marcus Aurelius Human Connection, Social Nature, Collective Effort, Cooperation, Connection, Effort