Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are, and to make new things like them.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius

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Do every act of your life as if it were your last.

Do every act of your life as if it were your last.

Let it be your constant method to look into the design of people's actions, and...

Let it be your constant method to look into the design of people's actions, and...

Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind;...

Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind;...

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly,...

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly,...

Execute every act of thy life as though it were thy last.

Execute every act of thy life as though it were thy last.

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be...

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be...

Poverty is the mother of crime.

Poverty is the mother of crime.

It is false to say that you are a vicious man, Zoilus; you are not...

It is false to say that you are a vicious man, Zoilus; you are not...

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to...

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to...

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start...

The universe is transformation; our life is what our thoughts make it.

The universe is transformation; our life is what our thoughts make it.

To be able to enjoy one's past life is to live twice.

To be able to enjoy one's past life is to live twice.

Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than...

Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than...

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do...

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do...

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

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

Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind;...

Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind;...

The spiritual meaning of love is measured by what it can do. Love is meant...

The spiritual meaning of love is measured by what it can do. Love is meant...

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no...

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no...

Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing...

Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing...

The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance...

The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance...

Time is the wisest counsellor of all.

Time is the wisest counsellor of all.