I saw that all the things I feared and which feared me had nothing good or bad in them save in so far as the mind was affected by them.

Baruch Spinoza
About This Quote

The mind is a powerful tool. If it is not used properly, it can make you feel terrible and cause you to see everything as a threat. That’s why the idea of “seeing the good in everything” is a great one. This quote from Marcus Aurelius tells us that if we can cultivate a positive attitude, we will find that all things are good and nothing is bad. This outlook on life will allow us to enjoy our lives and take joy in what we do.

Source: On The Improvement Of The Understanding

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