Marcus Aurelius, often considered to be one of the last great emperors of Rome, was a philosopher king in every sense of the word. Ascribing to the Stoic philosophy, his Meditations focuses on his own nature, how to be a better leader, and focusing on things that are within your control. This is not intended to be a comprehensive explanation of the text as a whole, but rather a sharing of my personal thoughts to encourage you to read it for yourself.
Meditations on Meditations
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