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Meditations 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.

He was very wise. He also comes across as a self-righteous prig.

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This book holds a special place in my heart. It got me through the difficult time of when my father was dying. I‘m not sure how I would have been able to cope without it.

Of interest to students of Stoicism, this newly revised and expanded edition features four English-language translations of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒏 by Epictetus collected in a single volume.

Featuring a new afterward by Trevor Blake, author of 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑬𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒕.

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Meditations 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"

Ryan Holiday has a knack for making philosophy liveable. The concept presented here is attainable but takes presence and work. An excellent read.

This is what I can best describe as a “cute” and funny little intro to philosophical ideas for the uninitiated. Because of the format -little sections expanding on an erudite quip or a snarky zinger- the author sometimes leaves out really important premises or objections to various arguments, but I suppose that was baked into the plan for this book. It‘s a good little book for light reading at the hotel bar like I was doing in Halifax recently.