Meditations in Latin and English

Meditations or The Commentaries written by himself is a collection of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, originally written in Koine Greek. It is one of the most important works of Stoicism, a philosophy that teaches that the only things that are truly within our control are our own thoughts and actions. Everything else is outside of our control, and therefore we should not worry about it.

This bilingual work both in Latin and English, is a practical guide to living a good life. Marcus Aurelius teaches us how to control our emotions, focus on the present moment, and live in accordance with nature.

This advice is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. With this is a special bilingual edition you can also learn Latin while learning about life.