"I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."
Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
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"I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."
Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
pickMeditations is a classical collection of writings by Marcus Aerelius, former emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus‘ Meditations are commonly entwined to Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, and would be placed in the self-help section of any library. As I read further into the book, I increasingly find Marcus‘ reflections relevant to modern day life, although having lived nearly 2000 years ago.
pickMeditations is a collection of personal insights and observations written by Marcus Aurelius, former emperor of the Roman Empire. Although written between 170 and 180 AD, Meditations still has relevance today. Individual meditations explore themes and practices to improve oneself, and living a good life.
Went on vacation to Nashville, spent a day exploring the parks and smaller cities outside the metro area, almost literally drove into Duck River Books in Columbia, TN. Their Poetry/Classic Lit section is the first thing I saw walking in the door; I about dropped to my knees.
Oh, I found a couple books too.
"When you have done a good act and another has received it, why do you look for a third thing besides these, as fools do, either to have the reputation of having done a good act or to obtain a return?"
-Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
"Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good."
-Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
"Never value anything as profitable that compels you to break your promise, to lose your self-respect, to hate any man, to suspect, to curse, to act the hypocrite, to desire anything that needs walls and curtains..."
-Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Often, injustice lies in what you aren't doing, not only in what you are doing.
pickStoicism defined with a good introduction about the background of Marcus
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