Marcus Aurelius – Philosopher King

Marcus Aurelius, as a philosopher is one of the best.

Even during his lifetime, he became known as the Philosopher King.

He is the most important stoic philosopher.

Stoicism is about being temperate, having self-restraint, being mindful of one’s duty, and respect for others

He did exercise his philosophy that is why he became known as the last of the Five Good Emperors.

Here are some of his quotable quotes to live by:

Marcus Aurelius – Philosopher King

Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.
– Marcus Aurelius

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Every instant of time is a pinprick of eternity.

– Marcus Aurelius

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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

– Marcus Aurelius

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If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
– Marcus Aurelius
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He who lives in harmony with himself, lives in harmony with the universe.
-Marcus Aurelius

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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; for all things are of one kin and of one form.
~Marcus Aurelius

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

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Life is but a campaign or course of travels, and after-fame is oblivion.
– Marcus Aurelius
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Loss is nothing else but change, and change is Nature’s delight.

~Marcus Aurelius

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Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.

– Marcus Aurelius

Never throw away your legs, to stand upon crutches.
– Marcus Aurelius
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Nothing happens to anybody which he is not fitted by nature to bear.
– Marcus Aurelius

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

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People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills… There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his own mind… So constantly give yourself this retreat and renew yourself.
– M Aurelius
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Perform every action as though it were your last.
– Marcus Aurelius
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Remember how often you have postponed minding your interest, and let slip those opportunities the gods have given you. It is now high time to consider what sort of world you are part of, and from what kind of governor of it you are descended; that you have a set period assigned you to act in, and unless you improve it to brighten and compose your thoughts, it will quickly run off with you, and be lost beyond recovery.
– Marcus Aurelius
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Time is like a rapid river, and a rushing torrent of all that comes and passes. A thing is no sooner well come, but it is past.
– Marcus Aurelius
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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
– Marcus Aurelius
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“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”
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The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.
– Marcus Aurelius
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The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have give away.
– Marcus Aurelius

The world is all transformation, and life is opinion.
– Marcus Aurelius
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There is no man so blessed that some who stand by his deathbed won’t hail the occasion with delight.
– Marcus Aurelius
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The art of living is more like that of wrestling than dancing.  the main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unforeseen attack.
– Marcus Aurelius
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To understand the true quality of people, you must look into their minds, and examine their pursuits and aversions.
– Marcus Aurelius

The secret of all victory lies in the organisation of the non-obvious.
– Marcus Aurelius