I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
Marcus AureliusRead
Welcome every experience the looms of fate may weave for you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace all experiences that life brings, as they shape your destiny.
This quote by Marcus Aurelius encourages individuals to welcome and accept all experiences, whether positive or negative, as essential parts of their journey. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and openness to fate, suggesting that every situation has the potential to teach valuable lessons and contribute to personal growth.
Themes
ExperienceFateAcceptanceResilienceGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming challenges, one might say, 'As Marcus Aurelius reminds us, we should welcome every experience the looms of fate may weave for us.'
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Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.
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Vex not thy spirit at the course of things; they heed not thy vexation. How ludicrous and outlandish is astonishment at anything that may happen in life.
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You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you. Things can't shape our decisions by themselves.
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A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.
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