Marcus Aurelius -- (Spurious)

Dave — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:03:43 +0000

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Marcus Aurelius (AD 121–180) Roman emperor (161–180), Stoic philosopher
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Attributed to Marcus Aurelius by Elbert Hubbard in "The New Thought," The Fra (March 1914):

Epictetus, the Roman slave, and Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, taught a similar gospel. "When you arise in the morning think on what a precious privilege it is to live -- to breathe -- to think -- to enjoy -- to love! God's spirit is close to use when we love. Therefore it is better not to resent, not to hate, not to fear. Equanimity and moderation are the secrets of power and peace."

Marcus Aurelius thoughts when waking up in the morning (Meditations, 5.1 and 8.12) are far more prosaic and, well, stoic.

Bradbury, Ray -- Speech, Eureka College (1997)

Dave — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:39:43 +0000

The gift of life is so precious that we should feel an obligation to pay back the universe for the gift of being alive.

Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) American writer, futurist, fabulist
Speech, Eureka College (1997)

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Marcus Aurelius -- (Spurious)

Bradbury, Ray -- Speech, Eureka College (1997)