Marcus Aurelius
Born: 04-25-121
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD, renowned for his philosophical work "Meditations," a series of personal writings reflecting his Stoic beliefs. As a key figure in Stoic philosophy, his introspective and practical approach to leadership and life has influenced countless generations. Revered as a philosopher-king, Aurelius is remembered for his wisdom, humility, and commitment to duty amidst the challenges of ruling an empire.
Book summaries for books written by Marcus Aurelius
Quotes
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.
The best way to avenge yourself is to not be like that.
Our life is what our thoughts make it.
The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
The best answer to anger is silence.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.