The Meditations is the personal notebook of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, written in Greek as a series of private reflections never intended for publication. In short, often aphoristic entries he reminds himself of his duties, the brevity of life, the value of reason and virtue, and the need for equanimity in the face of hardship and death.
This free EPUB edition presents a new rendering based on the Foulis translation of 1742, carefully cleaned and formatted for modern e-readers. One of the enduring classics of Stoic thought, the work continues to be read as a practical guide to living with discipline, humility, and acceptance.