“To grieve or be angry about or fear what happens to you is to be a fugitive from the law of nature.” — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“He urges himself to strengthen his virtues now, without any further delay. This is what he means when he commands himself to… — William O. Stephens Copy Share Image
“Each of us lives only now, in this brief instant. The rest of our life has been lived already, or is impossible… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“Studying philosophy instills modesty and straightforwardness in your character.” — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“That way you'll see human life for what it is. Smoke. Nothing. Especially when you recall that once things alter they cease… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
