More quotes by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

"From the philosopher Catulus, never to be dismissive of a friend's accusation, even if it seems unreasonable, but to make every effort to restore the relationship to its normal condition."
"Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not "This is misfortune,"but "To bear this worthily is good fortune."
"The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are."
"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
"How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbour says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy."