【Quote 名言】
〜Striving for Better, You Who Needs Encouragement〜
〜もっとよい自分を目指す、元気を必要とするあなたへ〜
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
「物事が難しいから我々は挑戦しないのではない、我々が挑戦しないから物事は難しいのだ。」
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds.”
「スゴい目的や、とてつもないプロジェクトに触発されたとき、あなたの全ての思考は枠を飛び越える。」
“Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world.”
「あなたの心は限界を超え、あなたの意識はすべての方向に広がり、あなたは新しく、素晴らしく、素敵な世界を見つける。」
“Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.”
「眠っていた力、能力、才能が目覚め、あなたは自分が夢見ていたよりもずっと偉大な人物であることを発見する。」
Marcus Aurelius (マルクス・アウレリウス)
【About the Quote】
Marcus Aurelius’ words here show us the importance of attitude towards difficulties. He suggests that we often find situations difficult because we are afraid to take them on. If we dare to face, difficulties can be overcome. This is a very powerful and inspiring idea that can be helpful to anyone who is about to tackle a challenging situation. The second and third quotes emphasize the limitless potential of human mind which is influenced by our thoughts and consciousness. Lastly, he encourages us that we all have enormous potential within us waiting to be realized.
【名言について】
マルクス・アウレリウスがここで述べている言葉は、困難に対する態度の重要性を示しています。彼は、我々が物事を困難だと感じるのは、それに取り組むことを恐れているからだと提唱しています。困難に向かって立ち向かう勇気があれば、困難も乗り越えられる。これは、困難な状況に立ち向かう全ての人にとって有力で、インスピレーションを提供する者であります。二つ目と三つ目の引用は人間の思考と意識に影響を受ける無限の可能性を強調しています。最後に、私たちの中には実現を待っている巨大な可能性があることを彼は励ましています。
【About the Icon】
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor best known for his philosophical writings and his commitment to stoicism. Stoicism is a school of philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. Aurelius used this philosophy as a guiding principle throughout his life, in both his personal life and as an emperor.
【偉人について】
マルクス・アウレリウスは、哲学的な著作とストア派へのコミットメントで最もよく知られているローマの皇帝でした。ストア派とは、自己制御と不屈の精神を養うことによって破壊的な感情を克服することを教える哲学の学派です。アウレリウスは、この哲学を自身の生活、個人生活と皇帝としての生活の両方における指導原則として使用しました。
【About the Story】
Marcus was raised by his grandfather Marcus Annius Verus who was twice consul. Despite the tragedies of losing his father when he was young and his older brothers, Aurelius continued to excel in his studies, particularly in rhetoric and philosophy. He deeply admired the philosophers Epictetus and Plato, and their teachings profoundly influenced his own writings which focused on the moral and ethical responsibilities one must uphold in life.
【偉人の秘話】
Marcus was raised by his grandfather Marcus Annius Verus who was twice consul. Despite the tragedies of losing his father when he was young and his older brothers, Aurelius continued to excel in his studies, particularly in rhetoric and philosophy. He deeply admired the philosophers Epictetus and Plato, and their teachings profoundly influenced his own writings which focused on the moral and ethical responsibilities one must uphold in life.
