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  1. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 2009-02-02
  2. Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius, 2010-03-07
  3. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Russell McNeil, 2007-09-30
  4. The Essential Marcus Aurelius (Tarcher Cornerstone Editions) by Jacob Needleman, John Piazza, 2008-01-10
  5. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius Antonius, George Long, 2009-11-30
  6. Marcus Aurelius: A Life by Frank McLynn, 2009-08-11
  7. The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 2002-11-05
  8. The meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius, 2009-08-08
  9. Meditations - a Little Flesh, a Little Breath, and a Reason to Rule All - That is Myself by Marcus Aurelius ( Maxwell Staniforth - Translation ), 2004
  10. Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, 2009-03-26
  11. The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato; The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Harvard Classics series) by Plato, Epictetus, et all
  12. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 2009-10-04
  13. Marcus Aurelius (Loeb Classical Library) by Marcus Aurelius, 1916-01-01
  14. HARVARD CLASSICS: The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato, the Golden sayings of Epictetus, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Charles (edited by) Eliot, 1980

1. Marcus Aurelius - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as coemperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169.
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19 years, 9 days) Full name Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Born 26 April 121 Birthplace Rome Died 17 March 180 Place of death Vindobona or Sirmium Buried Hadrian's Mausoleum Predecessor Antoninus Pius Successor Commodus (alone) Consort to Faustina the Younger Dynasty Antonine Father Marcus Annius Verus Mother Domitia Lucilla Children 13, incl. Commodus , Marcus Annius Verus, Antoninus and Lucilla Marcus Aurelius Antoninus notes 1 Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the " Five Good Emperors ", and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. During his reign, the empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire ; Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. Aurelius fought the

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If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
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If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now.
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It is the act of a madman to pursue impossibilities.
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Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look there.
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Remember this-that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.
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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts, therefore guard accordingly; and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue, and reasonable nature.

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123 quotes from Marcus Aurelius 'The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.', 'Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not
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"Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones." Marcus Aurelius tags: integrity-religion 99 people liked it
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"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart."

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5. Marcus Aurelius - New World Encyclopedia
Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was emperor of Rome from 161 C.E. until his death in 180 C.E.
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Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was emperor of Rome from 161 C.E. until his death in 180 C.E. He was notable among Roman emperors as devoted to the study and practice of philosophy and to the wise administration of the empire. Marcus also served as a priest to the Roman state religion, yet generally accommodated the diverse religious practices that existed throughout the Roman world. The influence of the early Christian Church became widespread during his reign, although Marcus uncharacteristically permitted severe persecutions in some provinces. While Marcus was young, Emperor Hadrian arranged his adoption by Antoninus Pius, so that he would be in the direct line of succession. After becoming emperor, Marcus spent most of his reign in a protracted military campaign against the Germanic tribes to the north. Marcus was a temperate and just ruler who defended the Roman Empire against numerous threats on its borders. He is considered the last of the Five Good Emperors; the decline of the Roman Empire is thought to have begun during the reign of his son Commodus.

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Overview Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor Roman Emperor The Roman Emperor was the ruler of the Roman State during the imperial period . The Romans had no single term for the office: Latin titles such as imperator , augustus, caesar and princeps were all associated with it...
from 161 to his death in 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus Lucius Verus Lucius Aurelius Verus , born as Lucius Ceionius Commodus, known simply as Lucius Verus, was Roman co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius , from 161 until his death.-Early life and career:...
as co-emperor from 161 until Lucius' death in 169. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important Stoic Stoicism Stoicism was a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early . The Stoics considered destructive emotions to be the result of errors in judgment, and that a sage, or person of "moral and intellectual perfection," would not suffer such emotions...
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The Kosmix Community Author: Kristopher Moore Marcus Aurelius Antonius was a philosopher and Emperor of Rome in 161 AD. He took control of the throne with his adopted brother Lucius Aurelius, but assumed full control of power once his brother died in 169 AD. From then on, Marcus Aurelius ruled alone until 177 AD when he admitted his own son into the Roman government. Other than being known as an empirical ruler of Rome, he was most-known for his writing; especially Meditations, a book containing twelve writings from Aurelius. He began his work in 147 AD ... see more Marcus Aurelius Antonius was a philosopher and Emperor of Rome in 161 AD. He took control of the throne with his adopted brother Lucius Aurelius, but assumed full control of power once his brother died in 169 AD. From then on, Marcus Aurelius ruled alone until 177 AD when he admitted his own son into the Roman government. Other than being known as an empirical ruler of Rome, he was most-known for his writing; especially Meditations, a book containing twelve writings from Aurelius. He began his work in 147 AD while in the army and wrote them in Greek. He was a well educated man, having attended classes from the best professors in the region; he was even appointed to priesthood by the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. When Marcus turned eleven years old, he discovered Stoicism and ignored his studies to pursue philosophy. While his writings may have not been meant for publication, they were all gathered together in 1559 and printed by Andreas Gesner in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Marcus Aurelius (Full name nbsp; Wayne Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Hopalonginus) is usually listed as one of the cleverest Romans ever to wear the purple. He could write
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Jump to: navigation search “..Leave me alone. I need to masticate and make some Bovril...” Marcus Aurelius on Marcus Aurelius in 'Mastications' - lesser known follow up of 'Meditations' “... When I walk I use my feet. If I speak I use my tongue. But if I pray I use my hands and then you will know that I have meditated long and hard on this paragraph. The label on the bottle also says take two every day and gargle...” Marcus Aurelius on Marcus Aurelius in 'Medications' - a work that suggests he was a poppy chewer. Marcus Aurelius (Full name : Wayne Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Hopalonginus ) is usually listed as one of the cleverest Romans ever to wear the purple. He could write interesting books, offer sage advise on your investments and buy a round of drinks in your local golf club. For Edward Gibbon he was the last great ruler ever in the world and that everything had gone to the puppies since 180 AD. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus: It's a fuzzy face take over ! Added by Romartus
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Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was a Stoic philosopher, and Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180; born Marcus Annius
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From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation search The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it. Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus 26 April 17 March ) was a Stoic philosopher , and Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180; born Marcus Annius Catilius Severus , at marriage he took the name Marcus Annius Verus . When named Emperor, he was given the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and afterwards became known as the last of the " Five Good Emperors
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These were writings of Aurelius as reminders to himself of ideas to bear in mind. There are many different translations of these, often with different nuances of interpretation (and sometimes different arrangements).
  • He was a man who looked at what ought to be done, not to the reputation which is got by a man's acts.
    • I, 16 Say to yourself in the early morning: I shall meet today inquisitive, ungrateful, violent, treacherous, envious, uncharitable men. All these things have come upon them through ignorance of real good and ill.
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Early life Family. He was originally named Marcus Annius Catilius Salvius, when he married he took the name Marcus Antinius Venus. When he was named Emperor, he was given the
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Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. He was born Marcus Annius Catilius Severus
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Marcus Aurelius Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus April 26 March 17 ) was Roman Emperor from to his death in 180. He was born Marcus Annius Catilius Severus , and at marriage took the name Marcus Annius Verus . When he was named Emperor, he was given the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ; "Aurelius" means "golden." Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Biography
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His uncle Antoninus Pius adopted him as a son and designated him his successor on February 25 , when Marcus was only seventeen years of age. Antoninus also named Lucius Verus as his successor. When Antoninus died on March 7 , Marcus accepted the throne on the condition that he and Verus were made joint emperors ( Augusti ), with Verus partly subordinate. The reasons for this are unclear but are thought to have been part of the succession arrangement of Antonius's predecessor, Hadrian . After the death of his first adopted son, Aelius Verus, Hadrian appointed Antoninus Pius his successor on the condition that Antonius in turn would adopt Marcus Annius Verus, the son of his wife's brother, and Lucius, son of Aelius Verus, and arrange for them to be next in line. In time they became the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Aelius Verus. The joint succession may have been motivated by military exigency. During his reign Marcus Aurelius was almost constantly at war with various peoples outside the Empire.

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19 Maroboduus, king of the Marcomanni, is deposed by Catualda. This ended the threat to the Romans from German tribes until the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
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His father died while Marcus was yet a boy, and he was adopted by his grandfather, Annius Verus. In the first pages of his "Meditations" (I, i-xvii) he has left us an account, unique in antiquity, of his education by near relatives and by tutors of distinction; diligence, gratitude and hardiness seem to have been its chief characteristics. From his earliest years he enjoyed the friendship and patronage on the Emperor Hadrian , who bestowed on him the honour of the equestrian order when he was only six years old, made him a member of the Salian priesthood at eight, and compelled Antoninus Pius immediately after his own adoption to adopt as sons and heirs both the young Marcus and Ceionius Commodus known later as the Emperor Lucius Verus. In honour of his adopted father he changed his name from M. Julius Aurelius Verus to M. Aurelius Antoninus . By the will of Hadrian he espoused Faustina , the daughter of Antoninus Pius . He was raised to the consularship in 140, and in 147 received the "tribunician power".

15. The Internet Classics Archive | The Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
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Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins. An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors. DIR Atlas Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161180) Herbert W. Benario. Emory University
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Emory University Introduction and Sources The Vita of the emperor in the collection known as the Historia Augusta identifies him in its heading as Marcus Antoninus Philosophus , "Marcus Antoninus the Philosopher." Toward the end of the work, the following is reported about him, sententia Platonis semper in ore illius fuit, florere civitates si aut philosophi imperarent aut imperantes philosopharentur (27.7), "Plato's judgment was always on his lips, that states flourished if philosophers ruled or rulers were philosophers." It is this quality of Marcus' character which has made him a unique figure in Roman history, since he was the first emperor whose life was molded by, and devoted to, philosophy (Julian was the second and last). His reign was long and troubled, and in some ways showed the weaknesses of empire which ultimately led to the "Decline and Fall," yet his personal reputation, indeed his sanctity, have never failed of admirers. Contributing to his fame and reputation is a slender volume of Stoic philosophy which served as a kind of diary while he was involved in military campaigns, the Meditations , a book which can be described as an aureus libellus , a little golden book.

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Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor who wrote Meditations , a classic text of philosophy and history. Born into privilege, he was adopted by Roman emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161. Marcus ruled with his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus until 169, when Lucius died. As sole ruler, Marcus spent most of his reign warring with rebellious Parthians, Germans and Britons on the empire's frontier. He was known to be a humane ruler, despite his brutal persecution of the followers of Jesus Christ . While on campaign he wrote aphorisms and reflections for self guidance. Translated and published since the 17th century, his Meditations reveal a contemplative and insightful nature influenced by the Stoics of Greece. Previous: Marc Antony (Military Leader)

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[Davis Introduction] Marcus Aurelius was Emperor from 161 to 180 A.D. No ruler ever came to power with higher ideals and purposes, but the reign was not a very prosperous one. The philosopher in the purple was afflicted by the widespread pestilences in the Empire, and by the dangerous wars on the frontiers. He struggled against the difficulties manfully, and overcame most of them; but his reign marks the beginning of the long slow decline of the Empire. Eutropius:
Compendium of Roman History , VIII.12-14 Marcus Aurelius was trained in philosophy by Apollonius of Chalcedon: in the Greek language by Sextus of Chaeronea, the grandson of Plutarch, while the eminent orator Fronto instructed him in Latin literature. He conducted himself towards all men at Rome, as if he had been their equal, being moved by no arrogance by his elevation to the Empire. He exercised prompt liberality, and managed the provinceswith the utmost kindness and indulgence. Under his rule affairs were successfully conducted against the Germans. He himself carried on a war with the Marcomanni, which was greater than any in the memory of man (in the way of wars with the Germans)-so that it was compared to the Punic Wars, for it was exceedingly formidable, and in it whole armies were lost; especially as in this reign, after the victory over the Parthians there occurred a great pestilence so that at Rome, and throughout Italy and the provinces a large fraction of the population, and actually the bulk of the regular troops perished from the plague.

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Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) - full name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Roman Emperor and Stoic, the author of Meditations in twelve books. Its first printing appeared in English in 1634. During the reign of Marcus Aurelius the celebrated Pax Romana collapsed - perhaps this made the emperor the most forbearing of all Stoics. An important feature of the philosophy was that everything will recur: the whole universe becomes fire and then repeats itself. Constantly regard the universe as one living being, having one substance and one soul; and observe how all things have reference to one perception, the perception of this one living being; and how all things act with one movement; and how all things are the cooperating causes of all things which exist; observe too the continuous spinning of the thread and the contexture of the web. (from The Meditations Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born in Rome. He came from an aristocratic family long established in Spain. His father was Annius Verus. When only a small child, he caught the attention of the Emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138) a pedophile and his fellow countryman. He was appointed by the Emperor to priesthood in the year 129, and Hadrian also supervised his education, which was entrusted to the best professors of literature, rhetoric and philosophy of the time. His letters to one of the teachers, Marcus Cornelius Fronto (c. 100 - 170), the foremost orator of his day, were found by Cardinal Mai in 1815.

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