Quote of Marcus Aurelius - While you live, while it is...
Biography - Marcus Aurelius:
(Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) Emperor of Rome and Stoic philosopher.
Born: 121 - Died: 180
Period:
2nd century
Place of birth: Italy
Born: 121 - Died: 180
Period:
2nd century
Place of birth: Italy
While you live, while it is in your power, be good.
Note
Book IV, XVII
Quote source: Meditations
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes for: to live
To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.
A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So he loses touch with reality, and lives in a world of illusion.
Quotes for: good
Delve within; within is the fountain of good, and it is always ready to bubble up, if you always delve.
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