Who said “He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.”?

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It's credited to Marcus Aurelius, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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APA

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.” [Quotation attributed to Marcus Aurelius]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21157-he-who-lives-in-harmony-with-himself-lives/

MLA

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.” Attributed to Marcus Aurelius. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21157-he-who-lives-in-harmony-with-himself-lives/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.” Attributed to Marcus Aurelius. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21157-he-who-lives-in-harmony-with-himself-lives/.

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