Meditations

Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 192 pages

Meditations is a collection of personal reflections by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, written as private notes on Stoic philosophy. It explores duty, self-discipline, acceptance of what is outside our control, and mortality. It is worth listening to for its calm ethical guidance and insight into a ruler's inner life.

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