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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born to an upper-class Roman family in A.D. 121 and was later adopted by the future emperor Antoninus Pius, whom he succeeded in 161. His reign was marked by a successful campaign against Parthia, but was overshadowed in later years by plague, an abortive revolt in the eastern provinces, and the deaths of friends and family, including his co-emperor Lucius Verus. A student of philosophy from his earliest youth, he was especially influenced by the first-century Stoic thinker Epictetus. His later reputation rests on his Meditations, written during his later years and never meant for formal publication. He died in 180, while campaigning against the barbarian tribes on Rome’s northern frontier.
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 You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.


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Meditations, written by a Roman Emperor in the 2nd century CE, is one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy. Originally composed as personal notes and reflections, this collection of writings offers profound insights into ethics, spirituality, and living a meaningful life. Though never intended for publication, Meditations has become a timeless philosophical classic.

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