Observe always that everything is the result of change, and get used to thinking that there is nothing Nature loves so well as to change existing forms and make new ones like them.
Marcus Aurelius
If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed. It is the person who continues in his self-deception and ignorance who is harmed.
truth prejudice open-mindedness
Don't go on discussing what a good person should be. Just be one.
life wisdom inspirational self-actualization goodness being
That which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not more than law, not more than truth, not more than benevolence or modesty.
beauty
change
A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values.
worth character value worthiness
Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.
life death character mindfulness carpe-diem strength-of-character perfection
If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.
character public-opinion
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 opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.
confidence
Everything that happens, happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.
destiny
How good it is, when you have roast meat or suchlike foods before you, to impress on your mind that this is the dead body of a fish, this the dead body of a bird or pig.
food reality mindfulness clarity eating meat
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?
honesty self-awareness empathy
For it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose.
independence solitude self individuality self-awareness self-esteem self-determination self-reliance ataraxy self-assurance self-respect self-sufficiency
Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil.
inspirational-life
A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.
man strength-of-character
The memory of everything is very soon overwhelmed in time.
time memory
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