Quotes by Marcus Aurelius

“ Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. ”

“ The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. ”

“ 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; therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature. ”

“ Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. ”

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