The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus A new rendering based on the Foulis translation of 1742

"The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus" by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of the Roman Emperor’s private thoughts on Stoicism, offering guidance on achieving a virtuous life through self-control and reason. The narrative reveals the Emperor's reflections on living virtuously, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things, and accepting the natural order of the world, as he extends gratitude to those that molded his character, teaching him modesty, virtue, and self-control. Focusing on themes such as self-discipline, understanding the universe, and rational thinking, the text encourages readers to find inner peace and face life’s difficulties with wisdom and balance even when pondering the approach of death and examining the essence of existence itself, all while emphasizing how to live in harmony with both nature and logic.