Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius

Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations as private notes to himself on how to live virtuously in a world of pain, duty, and mortality. Never intended for publication, they have become one of the most beloved philosophical texts in world history. He exemplifies the ideal of the philosopher-king.

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