Marcus Aurelius

It is a base thing for the countenance to be obedient and to regulate and compose itself as the mind commands, and for the mind not to be regulated and composed by itself.

Marcus Aurelius

It is a disgrace to let ignorance and vanity do more with us than prudence and principle.

Marcus Aurelius

It is a shame for the soul to be first to give way in this life, when thy body does not give way.

Marcus Aurelius

It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.

Marcus Aurelius

It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another.

Marcus Aurelius

It is the duty of men to love even those who injure them.

Marcus Aurelius

It is within our power not to make a judgement about something, and so not disturb our minds; for nothing in itself possesses the power to form our judgements.

Marcus Aurelius

Kindness is invincible.

Marcus Aurelius

Know the joy of life by piling good deed on good deed until no rift or cranny appears between them.

Marcus Aurelius

Leave other people’s mistakes where they lie.

Marcus Aurelius