Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: We Are Not Self-Made (Book 1)

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Sep 11, 202610:10Government & Organizations

Marcus Aurelius begins Meditations in an unexpected place—not with a lesson on Stoicism, but with gratitude . In Book One, the Roman emperor reflects on the family members, teachers, friends, and mentors who helped shape...

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