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A new translation of Marcus Aurelius's pity and inspirational philosophical notebooks.
Synopsis
A series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. It offers a range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.