All time Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“From Plato: the man who has an elevated mind and takes a view of all time and of all substance, dost thou suppose it possible for him to think that human life is anything great? It is not possible, he said. Such a man then will think that death also is no evil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
A wise person sees life as fleeting and insignificant, so death is not feared as evil.
In simple terms: Life is brief, death is not evil.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's transience and view death calmly.
Themes
mortality
philosophy
humility
Mood
contemplative
resolute
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- personal reflection
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Stoicism
impermanence
ego
death
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing life's brevity change your daily choices?
- Can you find peace with death without denying grief?
A Different Perspective
This view may ignore the emotional impact of loss on humans.
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