The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a collection of aphoristic thoughts and arguments by Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius. He was a practitioner of Stoicism. His personal philosophical writings, which later came to be called Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, are significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy. Due to the exceptional position of Marcus Aurelius and his developed literary skill, Meditations allows to observe not so much personal life as intense work in achievement of the ancient Stoic tradition. The Meditations became one of the most read masterpieces of the world literature. Famous quotes from Meditations You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment Our life is what our thoughts make it