– Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (c. 170–180)
Meaning: The way we think about events shapes how we experience our lives. Change your thoughts and your life feels different.
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Marcus Aurelius quotes
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher (121–180)
Quotes by Marcus Aurelius
Life Happiness “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
– Often attributed to Marcus Aurelius
Meaning: You don't need many things to be happy. Happiness comes mostly from how you think about your life.
Wisdom “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
– Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (c. 180)
Meaning: Stop talking about how to be a good person and simply act like one.