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Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

by Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180, and his Meditations — private philosophical journals written during military campaigns — are among the most enduring works of Stoic philosophy ever set down. This edition presents his reflections on duty, virtue, impermanence, and the inner life under the title Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.

Read by every generation since their rediscovery in the Renaissance, these meditations offer practical wisdom for living well under any circumstance. Download the free EPUB and carry one of antiquity’s greatest minds in your pocket.

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