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

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.”

“From the philosopher Catulus, never to be dismissive of a friend's accusation, even if it seems unreasonable, but to make every effort to restore the relationship to its normal condition.”

“Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too.”

“Our life is a warfare, and a mere pilgrimage. Fame after life is no better than oblivion. What then can guide a man? One thing and only one, philosophy.”

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

“The universe is transformation; our life is what our thoughts make it.”

“People are so constituted that everybody would rather undertake what they see others do, whether they have an aptitude for it or not.”

“It does not take courage to kill. It takes courage to live.”

“This is the key to life: To expect everything to be given to you from above, yet to be genuinely surprised and forever grateful, when they are. Expecting all good things to be yours, while not knowing how to take anything for granted. If there may be a key in life, this is the key.”

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you will ever have.”

“Your time is way too valuable to be wasting on people that can't accept who you are.”

“I'm as cruel as life. As cruel as love.”