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Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

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Marcus Aurelius Quotes:

"to forbear, not only to do, but to intend any evil." Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

"Not to be offended by other men's liberty of speech." Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

"... not to rest satisfied with a light and superficial knowledge." Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

"... not to be offended with idiots." Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

"Betimes in the morning say to thyself, This day I shalt have to do with an idle curious man, with an unthankful man..." Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1

What’s Up With Pooj?

I went to an all you can eat buffet today so it’s been a good day lol. It was actually really good and it was nice to take a break from everything even if only for an hour or two. Since I work from home there are some days when I don’t go out at all. And it’s beginning to affect my mental health so I’m trying my best to go out and socialise when I can.

I wanted to share these Marcus Aurelius quotes from Book 1 of Meditations because as you guys know I’ve been reading Meditations recently and each book has so many great quotes that I thought it would make more sense to share the quotes book by book (the chapters are called Book 1, Book 2 and so on). I also try to write down the quotes and what I’ve learnt from them which has been fun.

I’m trying really hard to distract myself and focus on things I enjoy because I’ve been going through a lot bts in my life and it’s causing my depression and anxiety to worsen. Which is obviously something I need to actively fight against happening.

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67 responses to “Marcus Aurelius Quotes From Meditations Book 1”

  1. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    I guess my favourite would have to be “not to be offended with idiots.” 🙂

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha yes I particularly like that one too.

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      1. Nicole Smith Avatar
        Nicole Smith

        That’s my favorite too.

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          It’s that still very much resonates with the world we live in.

          Reply
  2. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    I feel DMX sometimes, you’ll gon make me lose my mind; up in here.

    But then I pray, meditate, read, or listen to music.

    Thanks for the post, great quotes.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, distracting oneself helps immensely. Thanks so much, happy to share the quotes.

      Reply
  3. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I’m trying real hard not to be satisfied with superficial knowledge by being ignorant, it’s better sometimes as you know for sure that you don’t know. It’s helpful when you choose not to be offended with idiots. (Btw I’m one of them, so don’t take offense for my verbal flatulence)

    I’m making bread tonight after making art (!) which I ignored for a long time. I am so out of practice, it’s hard to believe. Yet I will keep doing it for my mental health first and foremost. In the other news, I listened to a song called Strong, which was good. It has a Christian motif claiming God will make me strong even when I’m weak.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think the only difference sometimes is that we know that we know almost nothing in the grand scheme of things and others like to believe they know everything.

      Oh nice, I’ve been looking at bread recipes and wanting to make some too when I get some time. Hope you’re bread turns out well. Cooking and baking is good for mental health.

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      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        My bread turned out fine. It’s good to be back on track

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Glad to hear it.

          Reply
  4. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Awesome quotes, Pooja! Sending you a big hug and lot’s of love. I’m glad you have your meditation time. Care giving is a big job and I know you’re awesome at it but I bet you will feel a bit relieved when your mom is getting through this.. Take goo care of you!
    ❤️

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much! Yes, having even that small time to relax really helps 😊❤️

      Reply
  5. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Glad you were able to get out of the house.

    Even if not for eating, do you think you would be able to make getting out a regular habit? Or is that too big at the moment?

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. Yeah, I want to go out more often even if it’s just for a walk or something. It’s not possible right now because I need to help out with the cooking etc but eventually when my mum gets better I need to make some changes.

      Reply
  6. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    Ignorance of What is Truly Good Or Bad

    Is A Major Issue More than ever before it seems

    Dear Pooja for the Deluge of MaNuRE SPReaD Every Day

    And Not the Kind

    That Help Roses
    Bloom for True

    If Thorns Without
    Flowers Were Possible

    More the Result of That For Sure

    Fortunately there is Peace Enough
    And Love in my Home i Get Out and About
    Meet and Greet in Positive Uplifting Ways

    Each Day Yet

    It’s Always
    Nice to
    Come
    Home

    To find Sanctity
    Here as Long as
    i Don’t Watch the News hehe

    The Amount of Inhumane Cruelty
    That Is Not Necessary at All and Even
    Gonna Eventually Sink the Perpetuator’s

    Is Truly
    Just
    Plain
    Sick and
    Not Human

    Yet Again Fortunate
    i Get to Come Home
    With the Choice So
    Far at Least of Turning It Off

    Hoping You Find the Balance
    You Seek in Life Finding Peace

    And Love
    Too With SMiLes..:)

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I agree and the lack of knowledge and empathy is making things worse too. I hope things get better eventually though.

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        SMiles Dear
        Pooja Each
        And Every

        one of us
        Will Make
        Life Better

        Far From the
        “Top” Yet Integral

        And Whole Holding

        Up
        The
        Base of
        Our Pyramids

        Far
        From
        A “Fall”
        With SMiles☺️🙌

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  7. Lokesh Avatar
    Lokesh

    Take care!
    Eat and drink healthy. Sleep enough.
    Do walk do move.

    Hear what your heart says. Make choices accordingly.
    You’ll be fine. You are largely fine.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹

    Aum Shanti

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      🙏🙏

      Reply
  9. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Not to be offended with idiots!! I like that.

    you take care pooG

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s one of my favourites! Thank you 😊

      Reply
      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Remind that to youself as well

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Haha I try to every single morning.

          Reply
  10. Sensual Sketchwork Avatar
    Sensual Sketchwork

    I like his meditations, they make life much simpler.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, I very much agree.

      Reply
      1. Sensual Sketchwork Avatar
        Sensual Sketchwork

        They’re so simple too

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Yup, very straightforward.

          Reply
  11. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    I think my favorite quote is “Not to rest satisified with a light and superficial knowledge”.

    You can certainly not be an expert on everything but if you are going to have opinions on something, or lecture people on that something you better have a little bit of expertise on the topic. So many people have strong opinions on stuff they have only superficial knowledge of.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I completely agree and I would add that if someone is an expert on something that you know little about, listen to them with an open mind instead of trying to argue. It’s okay for others to know more than you about certain topics.

      Reply
  12. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    All these quotes are great Pooja. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you, happy to share them.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome

        Reply
  13. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Interesting quotes. Glad you got out to a buffet.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  14. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    Uh yeah, can I get all of these quotes please? Wait, what! What do you mean, I can only choose one? Nah, my greed wins out, I’ll have them all! Lol!

    Seriously though, Marcus is still kicking ass in 2025! 💪📜📖

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  15. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I enjoyed all the quotes, and glad you got out and around. We’re seeing the beginnings of autumn, which I love the cooler weather and color changes in the trees.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. That’s great, I’ve always liked autumn the best too 🍂

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja.

        Reply
  16. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Not to intend any evil – that raises the bar. Thanks, Pooja!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, absolutely!

      Reply
  17. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    They are all powerful shares 😀 … wish you a good day / night ~ <3 !!!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much and you too! 😊💕

      Reply
  18. writinstuff Avatar
    writinstuff

    All pretty good quotes but the “not satisfied with light and superficial knowledge” probably resonates most with me for a few reasons. I like doing a deep dive on things and understand them, not at a Ph.D. level but enough to really understand it.
    Life has been life-ing too much so I’ve been jamming to Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan (always) and Foo Fighters (also always). Hope you find a smile today 🙂

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’m the same way, if I’m interested in something I will always do a deep dive to learn more. That’s the best thing to do when life life’s too much lol. Thank you and you as well 🙂

      Reply
  19. Lauren Scott, Author Avatar
    Lauren Scott, Author

    All great quotes, Pooja. And I’m sure working from home has its pros and cons. Our son works from home too, and it’s great in many ways. But he makes an effort to get out because being cooped up without interaction with other people can have a negative effect too. Take care of you. 💕

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. Yeah, it can really have a negative effect to be inside in front of a screen all the time. Glad he takes the time to go out, I’m trying to do the same these days 💕

      Reply
  20. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Love the quotes. It has been good weather for painting outside lately, so I have been getting organized to get that done. It has been more like summer this past week than autumn, so grateful for that. Hope you are feeling feeling better.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much, that’s really great. I actually got some art supplies recently too and want to try sketching. Hope you enjoy painting, it can be so relaxing.

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      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        I agree painting is relaxing. I get lots of great ideas for a blog or a song, but have to let them go because I don’t want the roller brush to gum up if it dries partially. 🙂

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Maybe record your painting sessions and say the ideas out loud?

          Reply
          1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
            Joseph Glidden

            That is a great idea, thanks.

            Reply
  21. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    I love the ‘not to be offended with idiots’ quote – as I work in retail, lol.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Lol love that one too. Oh yes, as a retail worker you need to remember that more then ever 😅

      Reply
  22. The Scribbling Dad Avatar
    The Scribbling Dad

    Aurelius was somehow not a very celebrated Roman emperor like Caeser or Nero.
    Little deeper insight reveals him to be great thinker!!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, it’s a shame he was more renowned but at least his words live on!

      Reply
  23. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I always enjoy Marcus Aurelius quotes… such wisdom. Listening to a bit of everything and, today (Sept. 11) listening to “Collapse the Light into Earth” to mark 9/11. All-you-can-eat-buffet sounds like a good outing!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad you enjoyed the quotes! Yes, seems like an appropriate song for the day. Such a tragic event. This is why we need peace in the world. Hate usually kills more innocent people than anything else.

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      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        Right on.

        Reply
  24. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Good quotes, Pooja. Sending lots of love to you.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much, love you.

      Reply
  25. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    <3 Definitely get out and about. I read the last quote and felt, "yeah… have to deal with too many men." Probably not the message he was going for, lol. I'm just so tired. 🙂

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I know how you feel lol, it’s exhausting sometimes. Nice to see you back here, it’s been a while. Hope you’re settling in nicely!

      Reply
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  27. John Parker Avatar
    John Parker

    My favorite is “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Whenever I start thinking of myself as something other than a spiritual being having a brief experience of physical life, then my happiness level begins to decline.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s such a good quote and I know what you mean. Sometimes the key to happiness is to not overthink it and just enjoy the time we have.

      Reply

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