Written in the second century AD as a series of personal notes rather than a work intended for publication, Meditations is the private philosophical journal of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Drawing on the Stoic tradition, his reflections on duty, impermanence, rationality, and the inner life have spoken to readers across cultures and centuries with extraordinary directness and power.
Recommended by leaders, philosophers, and ordinary readers alike, Meditations is one of the few ancient texts that feels immediately relevant to modern life. Download this free EPUB from Better Gutenberg and discover why this quiet book of self-counsel has never gone out of print.