Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
Layout
Format: PDF. Readable on any device.
- Title in Traditional Chinese
- 沉思錄
- First published
- 180
- Languages
- Traditional Chinese and English
- Pages
- about 388
- Edition
- unabridged
Book summary
Marcus Aurelius, emperor and philosopher, records his personal reflections on life, duty, and the human condition. Through his thoughts, he seeks self-mastery and acceptance of the world as it is. He addresses death, time, emotions, and humanity’s place in the universe. This text presents a practical philosophy centered on inner discipline and reason. The author offers a timeless work that guides toward lucidity and stability when facing trials.
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