The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Quotes

“Constantly observe who those are whose approval you wish to have, and what ruling principles they possess. For then you will neither blame those who offend involuntarily, nor will you want their approval, if you look to the sources of their opinions and appetites.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated & Explained

“The Stoic makes no differentiation between a small act of kindness by a simple person and a great act of virtue from a learned sage. Virtue is virtue, and in both cases the result is happiness for the one who is virtuous.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated & Explained