Marcus Aurelius

George Long

"Meditations" is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from second century, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Marcus' life. A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective. The style of writing that permeates the text is one that is simplified, straightforward, and perhaps reflecting Marcus' Stoic perspective on the text.

Philosophical Contemplations of a Roman Emperor

Meditations

Lukas

“Thou art a poor soul, saddled with a corpse,” said Epictetus.

Mihai Nueleanu

Yourself a slave, your speech cannot be free

The Spartans at their public shows set seats for strangers in the shade, but sat themselves where they found room.

Lloyd Humphreys

"How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it."

"Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?"

PG Gonni

Ho sviluppato la disponibilità a riavvicinarmi e riconciliarmi con chi si è irritato o ha mancato nei miei confronti, non appena decide di tornare sui suoi passi.

Quando parliamo o scriviamo una lettera a qualcuno, evitiamo di dire spesso e senza una ragione valida "non ho tempo', e non dovremmo costantemente delegare i nostri doveri nelle relazioni con chi ci circonda sostenendo che siamo oberati da impegni.

La vita è un'opportunità preziosa, ma tu sembri averla quasi sprecata, cercando invece la felicità nelle opinioni altrui.

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