More quotes by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

"Don't go on discussing what a good person should be. Just be one."
"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."
"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."
"Do every act of your life as though it were the very last act of your life."
"When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you."