"现在不是玩游戏的时候。没有什么比周围的人们展现美德更令人鼓舞的了。时间很快就会掩盖一切，而它已经掩盖了很多。长久的事物不一定是永恒的。没有哪个地方比人的内心更安静或更让人安心。当一个人真正扎根于生活时，他们不应需要向外寻求认可。要了解一个人的真正品质，必须审视他们的思想，了解他们的追求和厌恶。宇宙是变迁的，生活是观点。回顾过去，那些兴衰的帝国，你也能预见未来。把自己想象成已死。你已经过完了你的生活。现在，抓住剩下的时间，妥善地生活。要拥有幸福的生活需要的很少，一切都在你自身，在你的思维方式里。提醒自己，过去"
— Marcus Aurelius
Simplified Meaning:
It's important to take life seriously and focus on real virtues that can inspire us when seen in others. Time passes quickly and covers everything, and nothing lasts forever. The most peaceful place you can find is within yourself, and true confidence comes from within, not from others' approval. To truly understand people, look at what they are passionate about and what they avoid. Life and the universe are always changing. Learn from history to predict the future, as patterns tend to repeat. Imagine you've already lived and start fresh, making the most of the time you have left, focusing on good living. Happiness doesn't need much; it starts with your mindset. Accept your life and cherish the people around you, as sharing life with them is a part of your journey.
