Inspiration Quote by Marcus Aurelius — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.”

“You have power over your mind not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

“If you hold to this - expecting nothing, fearing nothing, simply content with acting in accordance with our nature in the present moment, and speaking with complete honesty in everything we say - then you will live a happy life, and no one can stop you from doing so.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

“You have power over your mind not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

“When people injure you, ask yourself what good or harm they thought would come of it. If you understand that, you'll feel sympathy rather than outrage or anger. Your sense of good and evil may be the same as theirs, or near it, in which case you have to excuse them. Or your sense of good and evil may differ from theirs. In which case they're misguided and deserve your compassion. Is that so hard?”

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

“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.”

“Don't wait for your feelings to change to take the action. Take the action and your feelings will change.”

“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word: excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”

“If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is the heart of a victor.”

“Most of the shadows of life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.”

“To fly as fast as thought, you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived.”