Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

26-Apr-0121


Romania


Philosopher

Marcus Aurelius was chosen by Governor Hadrian to be his last successor. In 161, Aurelius ruled over the Roman Empire with his brother Verus. War and sickness threatened Rome on every side. Aurelius held his territory, but became weak as governor after the death of his brother Verus. His son Commodus later became governor in 177, three years before Aurelius died on March 17, 180.

QUOTES BY Marcus Aurelius


The best answer to anger is silence

The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

Each of us needs what nature gives us, when nature gives it.

The first step: Don’t be anxious. Nature controls it all.

The second step: Concentrate on what you have to do. Fix your eyes on it. Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation, and speak the truth as you see it. But with kindness. With humility. Without hypocrisy.

Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.

Nothing natural is evil.

He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.

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