Marcus Aurelius Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Marcus Aurelius quotes, Marcus Aurelius sayings, and Marcus Aurelius proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Let men see, let them know, a real man, who lives as he was meant to live. Marcus Aurelius
Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so. Marcus Aurelius
The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. Marcus Aurelius
You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius
Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. Marcus Aurelius
The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are. Marcus Aurelius
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
The spiritual meaning of love is measured by what it can do. Love is meant to heal. Love is meant to renew. Love is meant to bring us closer to God. Marcus Aurelius
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. Marcus Aurelius
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. Marcus Aurelius
Our life is what our thoughts make it. Marcus Aurelius
When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love. Marcus Aurelius
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. Marcus Aurelius
When thou art above measure angry, be think thee how momentary is man's life. Marcus Aurelius
A man's true delight is to do the things he was made for. Marcus Aurelius
Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. Marcus Aurelius
Everything is in a state of metamorphosis. Thou thyself art in everlasting change and in corruption to correspond; so is the whole universe. Marcus Aurelius
The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. Marcus Aurelius
How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life. Marcus Aurelius
In a little while you will have forgotten everything; in a little while everything will have forgotten you. Marcus Aurelius
If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius
Choose not to be harmed and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed and you haven't been. Marcus Aurelius
The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Marcus Aurelius
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. Marcus Aurelius
The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are. Marcus Aurelius
We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own. Marcus Aurelius
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. Marcus Aurelius
When you are offended at anyone's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely. Marcus Aurelius
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. Marcus Aurelius