What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?

— Marcus Aurelius

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Disgraceful if, in this life where your body does not fail, your soul should fail you first.

— Marcus Aurelius

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The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.

— Marcus Aurelius

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It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own.

— Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius; Selbstbetrachtungen

Seines Zeichens letzter Philosophenkaiser.

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You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

— Marcus Aurelius

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