This page contains some of my favorite quotes as a graphic or picture.
A few of my favorite quotes from the Stoics including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca.
Stoics
I love this quote from Seneca. Seeking wealth will take time away from your studies, while a simple life provides the time you need.
Is Epictetus saying imagine a vision of a great person that you should strive to be?
Epictetus reminds us that no one really understands who we really are.
Marcus Aurelius reminds us that life is precious and temporary, you should act as if you understand that fact.
The Stoics believed that man should be ruled by reason not emotions.
Epictetus reminds us that it is not how long you live, but what you do with your life.
Anything can become your master when you have disturbed your mind in seeking or avoiding.
Epicurus correctly counsels us that a lack of gratitude and an abundance of fear surely makes you a fool.
Marcus Aurelius reminds us that the notion of being harmed is in our mind.
My own quotes
Sometimes a positive attitude can mean everything. Don’t dread what you must do, accept the challenge, and move forward.
It is both a unique ability and a curse that we homo sapiens possess.
Your Buddhist practice really is your salvation the way to the truth.
You fool yourself if you think everyone’s intentions are honorable and as you age suffering fools becomes more and more difficult.
When you will do something for absolutely no recognition or money, you have found your passion.
Make it a game not a burden.
Be grateful that you woke up today. Yes, it can be as simple as that.
I see everyone taking life so seriously, really the shit you do for a living will soon be forgotten.
You don’t need to live a life based on some script someone else wrote. Blaze your own trail.
Your life is not infinite, what are you waiting for?
Stop expecting things to turn out a certain way, that is the quickest path to disappointment.
Quotes from others:
Joseph Sacco - The Stoic Buddhist 