Marcus Aurelius

Bear in mind that the measure of a man is the worth of the things he cares about.

— Marcus Aurelius virtue

Meditations 7.3

He who has seen present things has seen all, both everything which has taken place from all eternity and everything which will be for time without end.

— Marcus Aurelius fate

Meditations 6.37

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee.

— Marcus Aurelius wisdom

Meditations 6.3

Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.

— Marcus Aurelius virtue

Meditations 5.33

If it is not fitting, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.

— Marcus Aurelius virtue

Meditations 12.17

Everything harmonizes with me, which is harmonious to thee, O Universe.

— Marcus Aurelius fate

Meditations 4.23

True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: You are put in their way so that you may learn from them, not moan.

— Marcus Aurelius adversity

Meditations 10.3

Enough of this wretched, whining, monkey life.

— Marcus Aurelius action

Meditations 9.37

It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.

— Marcus Aurelius freedom

Meditations 12.4

Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life.

— Marcus Aurelius freedom

Meditations 7.67