"Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts y..." — Marcus Aurelius
Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not ''This is misfortune,'' but ''To bear this worthily is good fortune.''
What This Quote Means
Our capacity to endure difficulty is far greater than we typically believe.
About Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, considered one of the last good emperors of Rome.
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) was a practitioner of Stoic philosophy who wrote his personal reflections while governing the Roman Empire during a period of constant warfare and plague.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Adversity training
View current challenges as exercises that build your resilience muscle.
Support network
Strengthen your relationships so you have support during difficult times.
Self-care
Maintain your physical and mental health as the foundation of resilience.
Reflection Questions
- What is my greatest source of inner strength?
- How have past difficulties prepared me for current challenges?
- What would it take to bounce back stronger from my current situation?
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