Marcus Aurelius

Emperor by day, philosopher by night. “I get the best of both worlds” - Hannah Montana

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Dear Diary,

Rome is at war again. I don't think there's wifi on the battlefield, so this will have to be goodbye.

As times get tougher, always remember: it's not external circumstances that make or break us, but our approach to them. I accept what comes my way.

#phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Gadfly_From_God #blink #uhhhh #wink

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Life is about making choices, and I choose to be happy #phi101 #thanklogositsfriday

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Gadfly_From_God We detach ourselves from all externals, therefore we can experience pleasure despite what is happening around us. Pleasure and virtue can be internal, and that is what we control, not what we detach from. #mytherapistsaysimokay #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

#selfcare is detaching yourself from external circumstances until you achieve complete mastery of control over your every thought and eliminate your perceivable emotions entirely :) #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

I agree that the “soul” of ourselves dies with the body, but it’s also possible that it then contributes to another area of Logos #gottaloveatomism #withatouchofspirituality #phi101

[Epicurious @Epicurious_]

@Platos_Planet @AristotlesBoi @tritantalizing @markysdiary @Aristhotle383 @Gadfly_From_God As an atomist, I believe that the soul is too delicate to survive independently of the body that contains it. When the body dies, the soul decays with it. #phi101 #thesouldoesdie

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Gadfly_From_God @Epicurious_ @AristotlesBoi @tritantalizing @Aristhotle383 @Platos_Planet As I said in my last tweet, the afterlife is a mystery. I am just giving other explanations for what might happen. #noteveryoneisaswiseasyou #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@tritantalizing tell Perictione I that she must look no further for the harmonious woman. #iamtheharmoniouswoman #wivescancheattoo #Iloveheranyway #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Epicurious_ The Stoic needs nothing more than what they already have, as has been given to them by Logos: happiness is within, if you can find it. I’m sure you can agree with that. #sunshineandrainbows #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Gadfly_From_God Life is absolutely about more than just choices, but it’s our choices that allow us to be content within any circumstances of life. Bitterness isn’t fated; despite the hardships, I have chosen not to be bitter. #Imdoingjustfine #thanksforasking #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Epicurious_ You try to avoid all that will bring you pain, but you fail to realize that you lack character. Suffering is an important part of life and something to learn from. My life in politics was in my fate, and I am all the better for it. #trynewthings #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Dear Diary,

I've spent the past week working to influence my own success. It's out of my hands now. I can't control how other people respond to my work, but I did my best to get what I want. I will still be content with whatever I get. #midterm #melainapleasegiveusanA #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Dear Diary:

I know that my subjects will look on me as if I'm crazy for promoting my wife’s lovers. What they don't understand is, in order to make correct decisions for my empire, I must act with disinterest and have no personal attachments. #aintnobodygottimeforthat #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Just finished The Matrix. Love the Stoic rep! Neo is exemplary for mastering what he can control in order to deal with and influence all that he cannot control. Rather than fighting fate, we should accept it. #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@Epicurious_ What happens when your pursuit of pleasure leaves you empty-handed? Your happiness will have nothing left to rely on, unless you learn to find happiness within yourself. Your boorish quips are lost on me. #noonecaresaboutyoursecondtieropinion #noteverythingisaboutpleasure #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Dear Diary,

#phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

The future should not be of your concern. You are already equipped with the tools of reason, and that is all you need to deal with it. #themagic8ballsaystocalmdown #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

@tritantalizing @Aristhotle383 The universe is out of our control; it sets out plans for us, not vise versa. We don't have the ability to put it out of balance, so you may as well just accept the way things are 🤷‍♂️#notasimportantasyouthinkyouare #phi101

[Marcus Aurelius @markysdiary]

Why live in shame because of the thoughts of others? You are wasting the opportunity for finding personal happiness. Things will be how they are supposed to be, and no one can change that for us. #hatersgonnahate #phi101