Marcus Aurelius — Roman Soldier

Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers... (wikipedia)

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.
That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.
Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.