I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
Marcus AureliusRead
I am an old man and have had many worries, but most have never come to pass.
Interpretation
Worrying often does not lead to real outcomes, and many fears are unfounded.
This quote reflects the wisdom gained through life experience, emphasizing that much of what we worry about never becomes a reality. It encourages individuals to recognize the futility of worrying about potential problems that may never materialize, promoting a more mindful and present-focused approach to living.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming anxiety, this quote can highlight the importance of focusing on the present.
I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.
Vex not thy spirit at the course of things; they heed not thy vexation. How ludicrous and outlandish is astonishment at anything that may happen in life.
You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you. Things can't shape our decisions by themselves.
A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.
All types of knowledge, ultimately mean self knowledge.
A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.
Some read for style, and some for argument: one has little care about the sentiment, he observes only how it is expressed; another regards not the conclusion, but is diligent to mark how it is inferred; they read for other purposes than the attainment of practical knowledge; and are no more likely to grow wise by an examination of a treatise of moral prudence, than an architect to inflame his devotion by considering attentively the proportions of a temple.
There is a luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves we feel no one else has a right to blame us.
The fruit that you eat will never taste as beautiful as the fruit that I ate during the turmoil of war. You will never cherish it as much as I do.
It is wise not to seek a secret, and honest not to reveal one.
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