You exist but as a part inherent in a greater whole. Do not live as though you had a thousand years before you. The common due impends; while you live, and while you may, be good.
Marcus AureliusAll things are in the act of change; thou thyself in ceaseless transformation and partial decay, and the whole universe with thee.
Marcus AureliusAlways bear this in mind, that very little indeed is necessary for living a happy life.
Marcus AureliusNow departure from the world of men is nothing to fear, if gods exist: because they would not involve you in any harm. If they do not exist, or if they have no care for humankind, then what is life to me in a world devoid of gods, or devoid of providence? But they do exist, and they do care for humankind: and they have put it absolutely in man's power to avoid falling into the true kinds of harm.
Marcus Aurelius