I really like some of the many Roman emperor quotes. They have so much depth and emotion behind them, so I decided to bring some of them here and break down my thoughts on them. I hope you like them and I hope they speak to you. Pick and choose the ones that inspire you to “Cease” the day! HA
10 Roman Emperor Quotes to “Cease” the Day:
1- “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”
-Marcus Aurelius
The truth is no one really knows the truth. We determine what is what when we witness it for ourselves. I say there are three truths, my truth, your truth, and the truth. Who’s to say, right?!
2- “If you want a rainbow, you have to deal with the rain.”
-Augustus
Everyone wishes they were at the finish line collecting their trophies and accolades for a great race; however not many really want to do the painstaking work to actually do the race. I will endure the hardships my own way so that I may have value in my accomplishments.
3- “I came, I saw, I conquered.”
-Julius Caesar
Just so you know this quote is actually very rare to materialize. Achieving something with minimal effort and maximum success isn’t really something to gloat about. But technically if you showed up and did it well, one could say there may have been significant talent that made it a breeze. Let’s move on to the next challenge!
4- “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
-Marcus Aurelius
Your thoughts have the ability to create and shape behaviors, outlook on life, and emotions, help you manage stress, and also discover happiness in life. Start feeding your mind as many good and healthy thoughts. Try to weed out the bad ones little by little. It can take some time, but you will get there.
5- “Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
-Julius Caesar
If you don’t train you won’t gain new skills. We need to understand that growth is necessary to move forward. Training develops into knowledge. When we gain knowledge we slowly start developing confidence within ourselves. Confidence helps us realize that we are competent and capable of almost anything. Having training, knowledge, and confidence are all crucial to being victorious.
6- “I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.”
-Augustus
The quoted statement refers to how Augustus tried to enhance the architecture in Rome years after they had a civil war. He wanted to reflect the power and perseverance of the empire. My thought on the quote for this modern era is to do our very best to make things better wherever we may, “roam!” Couldn’t resist!
7- “You must build up your life action by action, and be content if each one achieves its goal as far as possible- and no one can keep you from this.”
-Marcus Aurelius
It is your dream, work at it every single day to make it a reality. Each day when you contribute hard work you will slowly see progress. Slow progress is still progress, so be easy on yourself. It’s your discipline and daily actions that will make you unstoppable.
8- “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”
-Julius Caesar
Don’t give up on the things you want in life. When you give up you literally lose. If you can trust the process and give it your all, eventually things will start to work themselves out. Be patient and diligent. Minimize distractions and minimize the chaos.
9- “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
-Marcus Aurelius
Master your thoughts, master your reactions, and stop trying to control things that aren’t in your control. When you make peace with this that’s when the real internal growth starts happening.
10- “It’s not death that man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
-Marcus Aurelius
Be in the present moment. Stop fantasizing about your future, stop rewinding to your glory days, and embrace what you have accomplished thus far. Live the best life you can without regrets.
