“Whose happiness is so firmly established that he has no quarrel from any side with his estate of life?”
Quote by Boethius
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The Consolation of Philosophy
Written in the second century AD, this work is a series of letters between Marcus Aurelius and his idealized mentor, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It delves into the nature of virtue, the purpose of life, and the role of reason in the face of adversity, reflecting the Stoic philosophy that Marcus Aurelius practiced as a Roman Emperor. more
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