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The Meditations of the great Roman Philosopher-Emperor Marcus Aurelius are simple yet profound works of stoic philosophy.
Great Ideas
Penguin
September 2005
176 pages ISBN: 0143036270 Paperback (reprint)
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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of
Rome (A.D. 161–180). A series of spiritual exercises filled
with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding
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