Deprived Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“No one can lose either the past or the future - how could anyone be deprived of what he does not possess? ... It is only the present moment of which either stands to be deprived: and if this is all he has, he cannot lose what he does not have.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century AD
Only the present truly belongs to us; we cannot lose what we never owned.
In simple terms: Only now matters; past and future aren't possessions.
Key Takeaway
Focus on the present.
Themes
mindfulness
philosophy
impermanence
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress management
- decision making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on now change your stress?
- What do you cling to from past or future?
