The Meditations Quotes

“Instead of boasting or moaning, rest content knowing that you are a small part of the universe, and treasure the moment of eternity that you have been given.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery

“Likewise, the universe prescribes different things for different people, suitable to their destiny.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery

“Have you ever seen a hand, foot, or limb severed from the body? That’s what a person is like who acts antisocially, severing himself or herself from humanity. Thankfully, even if you cut yourself off from the community, you have the power to return and rejoin it. A severed hand isn’t so lucky. So be grateful to the universe—from which you can never be separated—and to the human family, with which you can always be reunited.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery

“For good fortune consists of a good attitude, good thoughts, and good actions.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery