The Meditations - An Emperor's Guide to Mastery
Sam Torode, Marcus Aurelius
Summary
Key Facts and Insights from "The Meditations - An Emperor's Guide to Mastery"
- Marcus Aurelius was not only a Roman emperor, but also a leading figure of Stoicism, a school of philosophy that emphasizes personal ethics informed by its system of logic and views on the natural world.
- The Meditations is a personal notebook, not originally intended for publication. It was recorded during Marcus's spare moments, often on military campaigns.
- Stoicism at its core is about developing self-control and fortitude to overcome destructive emotions. In essence, it teaches us that we cannot control everything in life, but we can...
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