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The thoughts of Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

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1 About this book

Perhaps some may question the wisdom of putting out the Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to be used as a Reader by children in the schools. It may appear to them better suited to the mature mind. The principle, however, that has governed us in selecting reading for the young has been to secure the best that we could find in all ages for grown-up people. The milk and water diet provided for my dear children is not especially complimentary to them.

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  • Ancient Philosophy
  • Biography & autobiography
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy, ancient
  • Stoics

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3 About Marcus Aurelius

121–180

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( or-EE-lee-əs; Latin:; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) 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.

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