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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is the remarkable private journal of a Stoic philosopher who was also the most powerful man of his time. A hardback edition that is a timeless jewel for your bookcases. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is the remarkable private journal of a Stoic philosopher who was also the most powerful man of his time. A Roman emperor from 161 to 180 A.D., Marcus Aurelius was trained in Stoic philosophy since his young age. As an emperor, he continued to practice daily spiritual exercises, meant to remind him to stay humble, patient, and resilient towards the hardships of his position. He kept his thoughts in his journal, as advice to himself on how to best fulfill the responsibilities of his position, but also his responsibilities as a human being. Meditations were not written to be published – yet today they are one of the most influential works of Stoicism. They offer guidance for anyone seeking resilience of the mind and constant self-improvement. An accessible read, Meditations will become a favorite book you will turn to regularly for inspiration. Ancient Greek text English translated by George Long.
582 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2022
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January 6, 2026
Stoic ideas from a Roman Emperor, maybe one of the few "philosopher king" found in recorded history. Interesting ideas on how one should live or approach various situations in life. I picked up this version in Greece and the book is in both English/Greek. It was cool to see how Marcus Aurelius thought about his life and those of his people through these reflections.
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