“Do not be upset: all things follow the nature of the Whole, and in a little while you will be no one and nowhere. Concentrate on the matter in hand and see it for what it is. Remind yourself of your duty to be a good man and rehearse what man’s nature demands: then do it straight and unswerving. Always, though, in kindness, integrity, and sincerity.”
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, detailing his thoughts on Stoic practice, self-improvement, and the nature of the universe. more
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
“Beautiful is not the one with an attractive body, but the one with a kind heart.”
“Nature is a home enough for all to share, if all our hearts are large enough to care.”
“There is no such thing as good or evil. Only what is kind and what is not.”
“There is no greater beauty than that of the mind that runs to help those in misery.”
“The one person in the world we really need to be kinder to is ourself.”