This is the chief thing: be not perturbed, for all things are according to the nature of the universal.
Marcus AureliusA good man does not spy around for the black spots in others, but presses unswervingly on towards his mark.
Marcus AureliusIn death, Alexander of Macedon's end differed no whit from his stable-boy's. Either both were received into the same generative principle of the universe, or both alike were dispersed into atoms.
Marcus AureliusWhen men hate or blame you, or say hurtful things about you, look deeply into their hearts and see what kind of men they are. You'll see how unnecessary it is to strain after their good opinion. Yet you must still think kindly of them. they are your neighbors. The gods help them as they do you, by dreams and oracles, to win their hearts' desires.
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