Think not so much of what you lack as of what you have: but of the things that you have, select the best, and then reflect on how eagerly you would have sought them if you did not have them.
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About Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Gratitude — Recognising and appreciating the good in our lives
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality