Meditations
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4.4 • 128개의 평가
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'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake Morrison
Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.
Translated with notes by MARTIN HAMMOND with an Introduction by DISKIN CLAY
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"When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly. They are like this because they do not know how to tell good from evil. But I... have recognized that the wrongdoer has a nature related to my own." This and other useful affirmations from the second century Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius have been retranslated for the first time in 35 years by Hays, classics professor at the University of Virginia. He includes an introduction that sketches the life of Aurelius and also summarizes the principles of Stoicism.
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Take your time
These are wise words that require digestion and contemplation. Read a little bit every day as it can be overwhelming and you’ll miss valuable jewels this book contains
Best English Translation
Best journal ever. You’ll always hear people’s opinions from people that didn’t process the ideas, and alleged quotations circulating online that aren’t actually in the book. Nothing more true than going to the source, and it’s a very approachable read. Timeless truths from a mortal man nearly 2,000 years ago.
Wonderful
This book should be a recommended read, for much younger audiences.