Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?
Marcus AureliusTo live each day as though one's last, never flustered, never apathetic, never attitudinizing - here is the perfection of character.
Marcus AureliusTake full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.
Marcus AureliusOnly to the rational animal is it given to follow voluntarily what happens; but simply to follow is a necessity imposed on all.
Marcus Aurelius