Meditations Made Simple by Marcus Aurelius and Shane Stott

by Marcus Aurelius, Shane Stott

This is the most simple, beautiful, and easy-to-absorb version of the book Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Not one line of the original English text (Long 1862) was left out, only simplified and modernized. You're going to LOVE the feel of this book, it's truly a work of art. It's hard bound with an elegant slip case, making it great for the Stoic collector or as a gift for the "person who has everything." Check out the reviews for more. What is Stoicism? Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century AD. Stoicism is predominantly a philosophy of personal ethics which is informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world. According to its teachings, as social beings, the path to happiness for humans is found in accepting this moment as it presents itself, by not allowing ourselves to be controlled by our desire for pleasure or our fear of pain, by using our minds to understand the world around us and to do our part in nature's plan, and by working together and treating others in a fair and just manner. More information about this ✅Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Completely translated and modernized by Shane Stott over the course of several years to make this classic book more accessible and easier to understand in this version, Meditations Made Simple. ✅Insights for life - This book is a tool that can be used everyday to help yourself grow as an individual and build success in your life. ✅Beautiful design - Featuring hand drawn artwork of quotes throughout the book as well as three different font sizes to draw your mind to certain important messages from the text. ✅Beautiful craftsmanship - The original Meditations book by Marcus Aurlius is truly a work of art and this version was created to emulate that. It includes an embossed slipcover, place marking ribbon, foil stamped art pages, and a scuff free laminated cover.

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About the author

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (often referred to as "the wise") was Emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the more important Stoic philosophers. His two decades as emperor were marked by near continual warfare. He was faced with a series of invasions from German tribes, and by conflicts with the Parthian Empire in the east. His reign also had to deal with an internal revolt in the east, led by Avidius Cassius.

Marcus Aurelius' work Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty and has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness."