Why, who makes much of a miracle? As to me, I know of nothing else but miracles.
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.
MA Marcus AureliusRoman emperor & Stoic · 121–180What this quote means
Simply being alive — to breathe, think, and love — is an extraordinary gift we forget by habit. Begin the day by remembering it.
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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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