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Penguin Select Black Classics: Meditations

Marcus Aurelius
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You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

In the midst of war and political turmoil, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius turned inward. Writing not for fame but for himself, he recorded thoughts on patience, compassion, and self-discipline—on how to live ethically even when the world feels wrong.

Meditations is a conversation with the self: honest, lucid, and profoundly humane. It asks how we might master anger, accept loss, and act justly without vanity or despair.

Through these powerful entries, Marcus Aurelius offers the enduring wisdom of Stoicism—how to live well, think clearly, and find steadiness in the storm.

Published: Dec/2025

ISBN: 9789815368178

Length: 192 Pages

Penguin Select Black Classics: Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

In the midst of war and political turmoil, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius turned inward. Writing not for fame but for himself, he recorded thoughts on patience, compassion, and self-discipline—on how to live ethically even when the world feels wrong.

Meditations is a conversation with the self: honest, lucid, and profoundly humane. It asks how we might master anger, accept loss, and act justly without vanity or despair.

Through these powerful entries, Marcus Aurelius offers the enduring wisdom of Stoicism—how to live well, think clearly, and find steadiness in the storm.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). He was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 AD to 180 AD and is known for his Stoic philosophy and his book Meditations which is a collection of his personal reflections on life and his philosophy. He was educated in philosophy, rhetoric, and literature by some of the best teachers of his time including the famous Fronto. The writings of Epictetus, a famous Stoic philosopher greatly influenced him. His main ideology of life was to live a virtuous life and he emphasized the importance of reason, self-discipline, and moral responsibility.

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