A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.
#Marcus Aurelius#Inspirational Quotes
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.
Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.