"Stop wasting time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
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Marcus Aurelius is one of the Stoic philosophers.
More quotes from Marcus Aurelius
- "Life is too short to waste on unnecessary worries."
- "The strength of a person lies in the resolute calm of their mind."
- "Reason should be our guide, not opinion."
- "Only the present can be lost, for it is all we have."
- "Accept with serenity what cannot be changed, courage to change what can be changed, and wisdom to distinguish between the two."