Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161.
Meditations
Read the personal journal of a Roman emperor as he contemplates morality, self-discipline, and how to remain rational amid life's inevitable chaos.
By Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Explore an emperor's timeless wisdom on virtue, resilience, and finding purpose in a transient world.
By Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Amidst the burdens of leadership, a Roman emperor seeks wisdom and virtue through deep introspection and the principles of Stoicism.
By Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus A new rendering based on the Foulis translation of 1742
Embark on a journey through the personal reflections of a Roman Emperor as he grapples with virtue, self-discipline, and finding peace in a chaotic world.
By Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius
Discover how to handle life's challenges with reason and virtue in this collection of the personal thoughts of a Roman Emperor.
By Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius