Meditations
A series of personal reflections and philosophical exercises written by a Roman emperor, exploring Stoic principles of virtue, reason, and resilience. The text examines how to live a meaningful life in accordance with nature while accepting what lies beyond one's control.
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Ranked #55 of 1942 · 203 pages · Published 1626
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Book data: ISBN 9780345472373. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.