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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Translated by George Long
''Motions and changes are continually renewing the world, just as the uninterrupted course of time is always renewing the infinite duration of ages.'' —Marcus Aurelius
Life and leadership
Renowned for his principled leadership, Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius kept private notes detailing his philosophy on life and leadership. This is a collection of those private notes.
Thought and action
Like us, Marcus Aurelius lived through a world-altering pandemic: the Antonine Plague that devastated ancient Rome. His Meditations are filled with insights on responding well to hardship both in thought and in action.
A cornerstone of the Stoic philosophy
Marcus Aurelius's writings are a cornerstone of the Stoic philosophy, embraced by leaders throughout history and across the world for their emphasis on collaboration, rationality, and striving for the good of all people.
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offers timeless guidance for a turbulent world
This elegant gift edition is perfect for any home or office library
George Long's elegant 1862 translation balances accessibility with preserving the classic tone of the text.
With archival printing, this pocket-sized volume is designed for both portability and longevity.
Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket makes an ideal addition to any home or office library.
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius:
- Hardcover gift book with dust jacket.
- Compact volume measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high.
- 64 pages.
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Robert
July 31, 2025
Nice cheap copy of an essential read
Keiron Clark
July 9, 2025
Physically, a bit smaller than I expected, but otherwise well bound and cleanly printed. Gift quality, so I will keep for myself. :-DShipping was prompt but used a larger box than necessary. Could have saved themselves $$ using a heavy duty or bubble-lined envelope.
Customer
July 8, 2025
A bit of a hard read
Customer
June 1, 2025
I would say it's one of the most influential books in the world. Although it is short due to most of scripts being lost to time it is a key book to understanding the stoic philosophy. If you have very little time for reading this is a book for you.
Raul Cairo
May 25, 2025
pocket book, portable, luxury finish, well printed, excellent quality for the price.
nicoletta
April 28, 2025
enjoyed the book
Indominus G
April 17, 2025
Was a great suggestion im Glad i got it
Braden Lanz
March 27, 2025
Good for a quick one or two pages while on the john, but that’s just it. If you’re looking for a deeper more serious read, grab one of the more lengthy translations. But good quality book nonetheless, edges of the pages are gilded which is a nice touch.
Philip Tyler
February 17, 2025
Easy to read. Profound knowledge. Open it up and you can read one line, one page or several on a lunch break and feel better and a bit more interesting.
shawn parry
January 29, 2025
great read
Marcus B.
January 13, 2025
Small book but the binding and quality was good.
sinead morton
January 10, 2025
Nothing like the reviews! Its like reading an essay, no flow. Annoyed that I've wasted my time, money and energy. However the delivery of the book was great and book looked brand new
Montag144
December 26, 2024
This small hardcover book fits easily into my purse. When I'm really on the go, and I find myself in a Hurry Up & Wait situation, I pull this out. This incredibly intelligent and introspective man was wise ... and probably wiser ... than any of our current statesmen and leaders of uplifting movements or trains of thought/philosophy. Much wisdom and peace are found on every page .
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