Marcus Aurelius

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

The present joys of life we doubly taste by looking back with pleasure on the past

The present joys of life we doubly taste by looking back with pleasure on the past

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought read more

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.