When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it i... - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

"The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts."

"Don't go on discussing what a good person should be. Just be one."

"No man is happy who does not think himself so."

"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 happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature."