“Keep reminding yourself of the way things are connected, of great relatedness. All things are implicated in one another and in sympathy with each other. This event is the consequence of some other one. Things push and pull on each other, and breathe together, and are ONE.”
Quote by Marcus Aurelius
Work
Meditations: A New Translation
This book is a translation of the original Latin text by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor and philosopher. It consists of personal writings that reflect on his thoughts and experiences, providing insights into Stoic philosophy and its principles of living a virtuous life. more
Author
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, born in 121 AD and died in 180 AD, was an emperor of the Roman Empire. He is one of the Five Good Emperors and is known for his philosophical thoughts and the stability of his reign. He was not only an outstanding politician but also a famous Stoic philosopher, whose work 'Meditations' has had a profound impact on later generations. more
You May Also Like
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
“Practice really hearing what people say. Do your best to get inside their mind.”
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
“It doesn't hurt me unless I interpret its happening as harmful to me. I can choose not to.”
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
Source: The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle
“Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?”
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
“If I and my two children cannot move the gods, the gods must have their reasons.”
Source: Meditations: A New Translation
“The main thing we were made for is to work with others.”
Source: Meditations: A New Translation