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Marcus Aurelius.

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

Marcus Aurelius (121–180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.

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“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

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Philosophy

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

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Philosophy

Meditations

The private notes of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, written to himself, on how to live with calm, honesty and kindness. A classic of Stoic thinking.

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  1. Control what you canFocus on your own thoughts and actions. Let go of what lies outside them.
  2. Your view shapes your dayEvents don't upset us as much as our judgments about them.
  3. Do your duty wellGet up and do the work in front of you, simply and fully.
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