10 Stoic Philosophies of Marcus Aurelius Still Helping Me Throughout My Life

I give you 10 Stoic philosophies of Marcus Aurelius, which have helped me immensely, throughout my life:

1. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
2. “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
3. “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
4. “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
5. “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.”
6. “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”
7. “If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it.”
8. “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
9. “The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.”
10. “The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.”

These are 10 quotes from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. His words wisely examine mindfulness, self-reflection, the power of thoughts, and living in harmony with oneself and the universe.

The ancient Stoic philosophers can teach today’s world, which you and I live in, how to fix itself. If only we listen.

Theses philosophical ideas may seem simple and brief, but when I apply them each and every day to my life, they have taught me some of the largest facets of inner strength, and overcoming obstacles.

Let them improve you, too.

See you again soon, my friend. Live with purpose and love.