Meditations
The private journal of a Roman emperor on staying steady when life is hard.
Biography
Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 CE. His private notes, known as Meditations, were written in Greek and have become one of the most read works of Stoic philosophy.
Main ideas and philosophy
He wrote of focusing on what is within our control, acting with virtue and accepting what nature brings.
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