WORDS FROM A GREAT MIND

Marcus Aurelius

Roman emperor & Stoic philosopher

Born: 121 CE
Died: 180 CE
Lived in: Roman Empire · Rome & central European campaigns

Marcus Aurelius ruled as a Roman emperor from 161 CE and spent much of his reign on military campaigns, especially in central Europe. His Meditations collect personal reflections on responsibility, judgement, and keeping a steady mind under pressure.

A LESSER-KNOWN DETAIL

He established teaching posts in Athens for four competing philosophical schools, not just the Stoicism with which he is usually associated.

Words by Marcus Aurelius

“Do not disturb thyself. Make thyself all simplicity.”

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“Love the art, poor as it may be, which thou hast learned, and be content with it;”

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“Our life is what our thoughts make it.”

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“The universe is transformation: life is opinion.”

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