Meditations – journal of second-century A.D. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius who turned to philosophy and introspection for answers to life and happiness
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“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius
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What were Marcus Aurelius’ rules for life? His self-help classic has the answers
Despite being written for his eyes only, the philosopher emperor’s private journal, Meditations, has now