The Most Life Changing Marcus Aurelius Quotes
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In the year 170, the most powerful man in the world sat down to write.
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor, born nearly two millennia ago (121 - 180). Marcus became the Emperor of the Roman Empire in 161 and ruled for nearly two decades until his death in 180. It is important to realize the gravity of that position and the magnitude of power that Marcus possessed. He held one of-if not the most-powerful positions in the world at the time. If he chose to, nothing would be off limits. There is a reason the adage that power in absolute absolutely corrupts has been repeated throughout history-it unfortunately tends to be true. And yet, as the essayist Matthew Arnold remarked, Marcus proved himself worthy of the position he was in.
Marcus has only one core work, which was actually never intended for publication: his Meditations (originally titled “To Himself”). This is not only one of greatest books ever written but perhaps the only book of its kind. It is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization and strength.
In this video are 45 of our favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius.
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“Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts”. Holy shit! It’s amazing that someone was thinking this 2000 years ago.
The people of 2000 years ago were better than us moderns in almost every way.
@@ZM-dm3jg the people 2000 years ago believed everything, there was no science to prove their own ignorance. They were probably more stupid then we now. The stoics were just different
Absolutely, it's truly mind-blowing to see such deep wisdom standing the test of time Marcus Aurelius's insights are timeless
@@ZM-dm3jgdefinitely I say 10x cause social media has fried people brains unfortunately
The intelligence of man In correlation to time isn't as Linearly progressive as most may think.
The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.
I would add....to true strength!
Thank You!
"You always own the option of having no opinion" Something people on Twitter never heard of
Not just Twitter but all of social media
😂😂😂😂😂
Quite deep once you think about it.
Something cops often repeat "you have the right to remain silent."
LOL!
I can't -- and expect to never -- get over the fact that when we read Marcus we are eavesdropping on his own advice to himself. As I understand it, he ordered his "Meditations" to be burned after his death. So he wasn't preaching, or trying to impress anyone, or "seem" a certain way. He was trying to BE a certain way, a way of utmost integrity, of constant self-betterment. And he wanted NO praise or validation for it. And I understand he, largely, LIVED it. All while being Emperor. He seems to me the most Christlike human being ever.
I'm so glad I found stoicism. It's starting to help me with my anger issues
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Honestly thats what stoicism is best for, harnessing your emotions.
Same here
Now you just gotta find Jesus and youll be set for life 👊
Me too
Very easy to understand, very difficult to implement
If you say so.
Yes indeed, the words of Ryan Holiday himself! :D I wish you succes implementing them 💪
It is an attitude that only needs your willingness to facilitate.
Do you need readily available success ?
Saying that it is difficult implements it that much more
His infinte selfknowlegde and wisdom is amazing. And this from a man who at long periods of life went troubled and depressed over all the horrors he been through, but he still got up early in the day, and did things big or small. A man who understood the importance have daily routines. He knew life would suck, but still got up every day. Even when all his friends betrayed him. If he is not a worthy leader none is. Or ever were. Respect through millenias.
"A burning fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it." That one really helped me.
Water Exists. Seriously people go read Aristotle.. what is this Flat Earth hippy nonsense.
@@DudeSoWin my comment has nothing to do with flat earth. what are you on about?
@@Rythblaqk Look at the Sovereign Citizen of emotional space, Safety First my brother in subterfuge. What will your new age woke name be? Something iterative that emphasizes your failing to find leverage in all discussion and proven debased, floaty, lukewarm nature. You are so greasy, go on ask me Is Water Wet?
It is truly fascinating how almost all of modern-day quotes you see on different social media platforms were, in an indirect way, derived from some stoic quote.
well the stoics learnt it from the east :)
His book Meditations (Gregory Hays' translation) has changed my life and I've recommended it to my friends in the Indian army, my law professors, my fellow students and old classmates and even my relatives whom I don't have the best relationship with! Ryan does God's work and I'm not sure what would have happened if I was not introduced to Stoicism by him when I was! Great job. I don't usually buy books as a 22 year old law student from India, a developing country, but I've bought paperback for Meditations (Gregory Hats) cause of him. Thanks again, Ryan.
do you have pdf lf the book?
1. "You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you."
2. "The present is all we have to live in. Or to lose.”
3. “Stop whatever you're doing for a moment and ask yourself: Am I afraid of death because I won't be able to do this anymore?"
5. “The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts."
6. "Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions, not outside."
7. “You have to assemble your life yourself, action by action."
8. “You have to assemble your life yourself, action by action."
9. “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.”
10. "You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.”
11. "Receive without pride, let go without attachment."
12. "If it's endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining."
13. “Have I done something for the common good? Then I share in the benefits."
14. "It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.
15. “It's unfortunate that this has happened. No. It's fortunate that this has happened and I've remained unharmed."
16. "If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it."
17. "You always own the option of having no opinion."
18. “Ask yourself at every moment. Is this necessary?"
19. "If something is humanly possible, it's attainable by you too."
20. "Think of yourself as dead, you have lived your life. Now take what's left and live it properly."
21. “Someone despises me. That's their problem.
22. "Everything is born from change."
23. “You have power over your mind-not outside events.”
24. "When jarred, unavoidably, by circumstance, revert at once to yourself, and don't lose the rhythm more than you can help."
25. "You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think."
26. “Our life is what our thoughts make it."
27. "If you don't have a consistent goal in life, you can't live it in a consistent way."
28. "Get back up when you fail. Celebrate behaving like a human."
29. "Limit yourself to the present."
30. "The tranquility that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do.”
32. "Don't you see how much you have to offer? And yet you still settle for less.”
33. “The struggle is great, the task divine-to gain mastery, freedom, happiness, and tranquility."
34. “Do not let others hold you back."
35. "A blazing fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it.?”
36. “To love only what happens... No greater harmony.”
38. "If it's humanly possible, you can do it too."
39. "Choose not to be harmed - and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed - and you haven't been."
40. "Don't procrastinate.
Don't confuse.
Don't wander.
Don't be passive or aggressive.
Don't be all about business."
41. "Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own.”
42. “Practice even what seems impossible.”
43. "There is never any need to get worked up about things you can't control."
44. "People exist for one another."
45. "The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength."
Terrific!
Nice
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Thank you
Thankyou for this. I appreciate it 🙏 ❤
The greatest book ever written that nobody was supposed to read
That’s what’s so profound about it. These were things he wrote to himself, in his non native language, without the intention of publishing it. All while ruling one of the worlds greatest empires. And yet he strived to practice self control, control over his mind, being humble, true, kind, and connected with others. So much to learn from Marcus.
A lot of the people in the world today could benefit from his words and ideas
@@Cursey0absolutely
@@Cursey0what makes him special
More of these wonderful quotes please. Right now the world needs it more than ever!
Whomever is watching this video , I pray for you to have HEALTH , ABUNDANCE and inner peace 💛🌈🙏🏻
The same to you, kind soul. ✌️
Aurelius is my favorite philosopher/Stoic. I like the fact that most quotes are from his diary that he never intended to be read, it's raw and pure. I think if everyone reflected on his wisdom, the world would honestly be a better place.
Thank you for posting this. This year I’ve tried so hard to get my life in order.
Marcus Aurelius learned a lot and was a big fan of Epictetus who was a slave. A ruler took lessons from a slave. Goes to show teachings can come from all walks of life especially in an arrogant era like that.
Aurelius went out of his way to demand others violate every single one of Aristotle's virtues. He was a fucking psychopath that enslaved the greeks and murdered Christians. Congrats everyone here is now his lab rat years after Aurelius' death.
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Mindfulness inspired me to create my own channel - to gently remind people to stay in the present.
I started deeply looking into meditation as someone who struggles with a constantly wandering mind since early university days. Some days are easy but most days are incredibly hard to be present constantly, especially as a student. Calm's audio on meditation has genuinely helped me become a better person and more importantly actively try to be a mindful person.
Days are not easy but its the littles steps consistently that count!
Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work.-Albert Einstein
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I wish I could have met Marcus and have a conversation with him
Go read Aristotle an realize Aurelius is straight up lying to your face to poison and destroy.
@@DudeSoWinwhat? 🤣
I’ve just written these down. Literally every quote makes great sense and becomes even more clear when you wrote it down. Thank you 🙏
I wish I heard this wise words while I was suffering from depression and anxiety. It could saved me from much grief. ❤
I wish I heard these quotes 45 years ago,
This is one of my favorites so far
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Wow, these quotes from Marcus Aurelius are incredibly profound! His wisdom on self-control, perspective, and resilience is so relevant even today. I especially loved the quote about focusing on what we can control - it's such a powerful reminder to stay grounded amidst chaos. Thank you for sharing these life-changing insights! 🙌✨
Listening to this daily has helped let go of anger and anxiety
I loved this video format, I watched the entire video and I was moved by each sentence, since it puts me in a different perspective, a perspective that is necessary on a day-to-day basis. Thanks for this kind of content.
This 2nd quote is a pure home hitter..
What does it mean?
@@snigdha2956 I take it as a particularly empowering and self-accountable variation of "don't make a mountain out of a molehill". You don't have to take offence, escalate a pointless dispute etc. Observe how people develop road rage after being cut off, retaliate with dangerous driving and stay in a bad mood for hours after. They've become a slave to their impulse reactions despite the resoundingly negative results.
@@mangoman2148 thank you 🙏
@@snigdha2956 every time something bad happens to you, leave it. Move on, stay in the present, do what’s best.
agree
It's because we didn't dare that things became difficult. ❤ the minimalism of these videos allowed wisdom to soak into me and change my life. thanks to the producers!
"You're either a smart fella or a fart smella" - Marcus Aurelius.
Made me spit out my coffee😂
Wise. I'm stealing it.
Lmao, my Dad says that.
"Your either an arse hole or the whole arse"
-Marcus Whoreallyus?
That is 45's favorite M. A. Quote! Great choice for the last Fellow.
Let each thing you say , do or intend be like that of a dying person.
think of yourself as dead. you have lived your life. now take what’s left and live it properly.
The thing you think about determine the quality of your mind.Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.
If it is endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining.
You have to assemble your life yourself. Action by action.
Ask yourself at every moment is this necessary?
Today i escape anxiety. Or no, I discarded it.Because it was within me;in my own perceptions, not outside.
Concentrate every minute on doing what is in front of you.
You dont have to turn this in to something.it doesnt have to upset you
The present is all we have to live or to lose it.
Stop whatever you are doing for a moment and ask yourself ”Am i afraid of death because i won’t be able to do it anymore?”
You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.
It never ceases to amaze me : we all love ourselves more than other people, But care more about their opinion than our own.
It’s unfortunate that this has happened. No. It’s fortunate that this has happened and I’ve remained unharmed by it.
if it's not right don't do it if it's not true don't say it.
If something is humanly possible, it's attainable by you too.
Strong determination for work out and consistency needed. Thanks.
Excellent video. Just what I need now.
GREAT video, thanks loads for posting. I've collected Aurelius qoutes for years - so it's great to see so many in one spot... I'm ordering the book. For the last 44 years I've been a family counselor and Christian preacher. I preach only for non-denominational, independent churches whose only foundational writing is the Bible itself. I always find it a bit profound when quotes such as these have direct biblical parallels (as in specific verses that teach precisely what Aurelius is saying). He lived and ruled Rome at precisely the same time Christianity was taking root in the Roman Empire... one book of the New Testament is specifically written to the Christians in Rome (not Catholic at the time, that came later)... but simply wisdom for life and spirituality in their time. I've wondered, as I read his quotes, what influence Christians may have had on him. He was, after all, radically different from most of the Emperors who preceded him. Thanks again, great content, great production quality!
I get chills everytime
Just healing. Especially after my last breakup. Got on my feet quickly and with purpose.
Oh thank you so much for uploading this. I hear this anytime I have a break.
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One of my favorite stoics. Got his book. A must have.
This is exactly what I needed today. 🌟 Thank you for creating such awesome content!
These quotes have so deep meaning
Much needed quotes to know yourself better
What stands in the way
Becomes the way:👌
I like these thoughts, you control your response, you can't control things outside of your own being, and doing so gives you inner peace and a chance to listen and reflect, my favorite one is the blazing fire quote that is good. thankyou for the post.
Every single quote is absolute gold! 🙏🏼
Audio gives me the feeling that someone is reading out the instruction from heaven with authority...great content though and thank you for the video.
I am in my hard times, got rejected for the first time. These wisdom give me some control over myself
META-Grief won't save you, Aurelius is just Satanism with extra steps. Read Aristotle and reject this loser.
Love your fate. And keep your heart unblemished ❤
I can't thank you enough for this video. Great work!
Thank you for the daily reminder!! I love rereading Meditations!! 💕
Thank you Ryan!👍 7:33
Arguably the greates man who ever lived.
I must of listen to this 100 times already. Thanks Ryan
A legend and the wisdom that he embraced was in alignment with other great philosophies ❤
Gonna listen to this every morning!
"It's not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste much of it."
I have been thinking of when you would start making content like this. It's great listening to while mediating. Thank you.
These are feeding my soul. Reading his book. 150 pages in.
Amazing!
Ive started listening to this instead of music in workouts
Thanks brother for sharing and amazing guidance... keep growing guys.
thank you for sharing this video
Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't.
“Someone despises me, that’s their problem”
Damn.
“Their problem is to survive after I send my Roman soldiers after them”
Downloaded on my phone and will listen to every day and as needed.
same here :)
I wasn't the best because I killed quickly. I was the best because the crowd loved me.
- Proximus.
Much appreciated ryan really enjoyed this content amazing work you the best at what you do one best writings of our time spreading stoicism much needed for strong men😎💯👍🏼🔥
Thank You Sir,Your points on nicotine on stress relief and better focus hit me most.Great Video.
This video is really inspiring. The artist's passion and talent are palpable in every stroke. The way it captures the beauty of the landscape and the depth of emotions is simply captivating. Without a doubt, it is a true pleasure for the senses and a work that deserves to be appreciated again and again. Congratulations to the creator for sharing his incredible talent with the world! 🎨🌟
Perfect way to end the week. Thanks Ryan.
A well presented and thought provoking video. Thanks. "Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."
Thank you
Day 2 of listening everyday💪
Thanks very much for this great lessons. To a greater extent I can see some level of truth in the lesson.
Love this! Marcus Aurelius has some really good quotes. I really recommend the film 'Acts of Violence' starring Antonio Banderas. His character fully embodies the teachings.
The name is "acts of vengeance"
Perfect set of quotes, made in logical order. Great job done sir.
Love this
Always good to see a new Ryan Holiday video
Realizing how similar this is to Buddhist teachings ❤. Great philosophers we had in the history! The world needs more of them now.
Thanks ❤
Make more like these, it is really Inspiring
This will be on my repeat list. So many quotes to ponder
Thank so much for this !
I can't believe this man is an emperor of the Roman Empire.
After watching this video I have tranquility. It’s like day and night, amazing!
You are doing a truly worthwhile job! 👍🏻🙏🏻😌 And you probably can't even imagine how much happiness you bestow to all of us by sharing such helpful, useful & valuable potion of Wisdom of the greatest Stoics!.. 🙂↕️🙂↔️🥰 Thank You! 💝 Thank You! 💖 THANK YOU! 🫂
P. S. SPECIAL GRATITUDE for sharing the incomparable thoughts of my all time favourite merciful emperor and legendary philosopher Marcus Aurelius 🙏🏻👑🙏🏻👑🙏🏻👑🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The best part of Marcus Aurelius is he was on the righteous path and was disciplined while no was watching him. He never cared people acknowledging his discipline and principles, he did it for himself.
Great narrator 👍
I loved the video. Thank you
Alone ...impossible..
With God in heaven...
All things are possible
Wow- thank you so very much for your efforts & sharing spirit in making these videos
🌟 You have made RUclips cooler! 🌟
🌟(Bettered the common good!) 🌟Hurray!🌟
Wow, just wow. Love the video....
GREAT vid, it brings it all home , Love and Light to you Ryan ✨ Please more of these 'wrap up' vids. Thanks so much
Thank you , I struggle in some areas however I understand it all. I'm working on mastery of it all.
Love this and the narrator
If you are looking for detailed and deep explanations of most of these quotes, I found a playlist here ruclips.net/p/PLXElgNZ6s9_UaHskBtQIs1LQvaY17fd_y. Most great quotes by Marcus Aurelius were explained in details in each of the videos
This was his personal diary written to himself. A personal to do list. He is a better person than me.
I would love to have such a kingly voice.
I love this. So apeasing.
Stoicism is a living philosophy to be adopted for peace & tranquility
Marcus Aurelius's knowledge is gold.
"Everything is born from change." yes I agree. Hard to implement but yes, it is true. ♥♥♥
Brilliant thank you for sharing
This is going on my morning coffee playlist.
I just saw an interview with Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Maher and Seinfeld recommended the meditations. This philosophy goes really well with Buddhism as well , but on its own, it sparked a deep interest in Stoicism and MA, so I'm going to keep searching more about this...