Marcus Aurelius, The Philosopher King

1. “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius

2. “You don’t have to turn this into something. It doesn’t have to upset you.” – Marcus Aurelius

3. “To live a good life: We have the potential for it. If we learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.” – Marcus Aurelius

4. “It’s silly to try to escape other people’s faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own.” – Marcus Aurelius

5. “Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.” – Marcus Aurelius

6. “Because most of what we say and do is not essential. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?”” – Marcus Aurelius

7. “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” – Marcus Aurelius

8. “It’s unfortunate that this has happened. No. It’s fortunate that this has happened and I’ve remained unharmed.” – Marcus Aurelius

9. “You’re better off not giving the small things more time than they deserve.” – Marcus Aurelius

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

12. “It’s all in how you perceive it. You’re in control. You can dispense with misperception at will, like rounding the point.” – Marcus Aurelius

13. “It’s a disgrace in this life when the soul surrenders first while the body refuses to.” – Marcus Aurelius

14. “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” – Marcus Aurelius