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"A STOIC EMPEROR'S BESTSELLER" - Wall Street Journal. Remastered for the modern age, discover the profound insights and timeless wisdom of the Emperor of Rome, Caesar Marcus Aurelius, in his personal writings. Originally intended for his own guidance and self-improvement during military campaigns across the Roman Empire, these private notes…


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Not to be read in one sitting, I found the profound thought and wisdom in this book from nearly two thousand years ago is still as relevant today as it was back then. For anyone interested in philosophy and expanding the horizons of how they think, this book is a must.

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