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Thinker · 121–180

Marcus Aurelius

Roman emperor who kept a private journal of self-reproach and reminders. He never intended it for us. We read it now as Meditations.

Contributions
  • Meditations — private Stoic journal
Words that traveled
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You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
— Marcus Aurelius
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The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
— Marcus Aurelius
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Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
— Marcus Aurelius
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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
— Marcus Aurelius