Marcus Aurelius
You keep calm by focusing on what's actually in your power. Duty, discipline and a steady mind matter more to you than comfort.
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
What you’d believe
- Master your own mindOur life is what our thoughts make it; guard the ruling faculty and judge impressions rightly.
- Accept nature and fate (amor fati)Welcome whatever the cosmic order brings, as a part cooperating with the whole.
- Live for the common goodWe are made for cooperation; act justly toward others as limbs of one body.
