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Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius

Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius · 180

A philosophical work by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, presented in George Long's translation with a biographical sketch. Written in twelve books of personal reflections, it urges living calmly and reasonably, thinking charitably of others, and disregarding fame, riches, and power.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

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