Marcus Aurelius's most powerful quotes about living a meaningful life, facing challenges, and finding purpose.

Marcus Aurelius
Stoicism
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
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