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“Try to live the life of the good man who is more than content with what is allocated to him.”

Quote by Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius, born in 121 AD and died in 180 AD, was an emperor of the Roman Empire. He is one of the Five Good Emperors and is known for his philosophical thoughts and the stability of his reign. He was not only an outstanding politician but also a famous Stoic philosopher, whose work 'Meditations' has had a profound impact on later generations. more

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Book:The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

Source: The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

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Book:Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

Source: Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

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Book:The Emperor Marcus Antoninus: His Conversation with Himself

Source: The Emperor Marcus Antoninus: His Conversation with Himself

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Author:Marcus Aurelius

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Book:The Emperor-Marcus Antonius: his conversation with himself. together with the preliminary discourse of the learned Gataker

Source: The Emperor-Marcus Antonius: his conversation with himself. together with the preliminary discourse of the learned Gataker

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