Marcus Aurelius Quotes and Sayings

“Our life is what our thoughts make it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breath, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Where a man can live, he can also live well.” – Marcus Aurelius

“The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Remember this, — that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.” – Marcus Aurelius

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” — Marcus Aurelius

“How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius