Dress not thy thoughts in too fine a raiment. And be not a man of superfluous words or superfluous deeds.
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Whatever is in any way beautiful hath its source of beauty in itself, and is complete in itself praise forms no part of it. So it is none the worse nor the better for being praised.Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Let thine occupations be few, saith the sage, if thou wouldst lead a tranquil life.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Be not as one that hath ten thousand years to live death is nigh at hand while thou livest, while thou hast time, be good.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Never esteem anything as of advantage to thee that shall make thee break thy word or lose thy self-respect.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things thathappen to us come because we actually deserve them So, now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow make yourself good while life and power are still yours.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
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