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10 Valuable Life Lessons by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

An ancient recipe for a peaceful mind

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Marcus Aurelius was a former roman emperor who has left behind, a legacy, full of wisdom. So today I’d like to share with you 10 life lessons by Marcus Aurelius and hope you’ll find them helpful.

1-Our thoughts either create a happy life or prevent it from happening

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.” ― Marcus Aurelius

2-Realize it’s never too late to restart

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

3-Notice the subjectivity of life

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

4-Our values matter

“A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what he values.” ― Marcus Aurelius

5-Trust your strengths

“Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.” ― Marcus Aurelius

6-Know the worth of being alive

“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” ― Marcus Aurelius

7-Be aware of the time you spent on things

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

— Marcus Aurelius

8-Realise where your true power lies

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

9-Memento mori

“How many together with whom I came into the world are already gone out of it.” ― Marcus Aurelius

10-Happiness needs to be allowed

“No man is happy who does not think himself so.” ― Marcus Aurelius

Final thoughts

Today I’ve shared with you 10 life lessons by Marcus Aurelius, and I hope you’ve found them inspiring.

Thank you for reading.

-E.K.

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