Why, who makes much of a miracle? As to me, I know of nothing else but miracles.
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
MA Marcus AureliusRoman emperor & Stoic · 121–180What this quote means
Lift your eyes to the beauty around you and feel part of it. Awe is a reliable antidote to a small, anxious mind.
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Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher whose private notebook, Meditations, remains a handbook for steady living.
This line is among the quotes by Marcus Aurelius that readers return to on gratitude, drawn from Meditations — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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