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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius · 2006 · 304 pages
A timeless guide to Stoic philosophy, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius offers invaluable insights into life, virtue, and resilience. This influential work offers a window into the mind of a Stoic philosopher-king as he reflects on the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, and the virtues that lead to a fulfilling existence. This inspirational read is a must-have for anyone seeking personal growth and enlightenment.
Ancient wisdom for modern life!
- Offers practical advice on navigating life's challenges and embracing the present moment.
- Serves as a source of inspiration for those seeking a more purposeful and meaningful existence.
- Includes teachings that encourage self-reflection and the art of mindfulness for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- Provides practical insights on resilience, self-discipline, and finding inner peace.
- A must-read for those on a journey of self-discovery.
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Sam Altman
“great read (cc @naval)”↗
Ryan Holiday
“The private thoughts of the most powerful man in the world, admonishing himself on how to be better, more just, more immune to temptation, wiser.”↗
Anthony Scaramucci
“"3 books to read before dying: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl Learned Optimism, Martin Seligman"”↗
James Clear
“"What is one book that is a quick and easy read, but contains a tremendous amount of wisdom? A few examples: - The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Manual for Living by Epictetus - A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy What else?"”↗
James Mattis
“You have to keep your peace up there, so you’d better read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations”↗
Anna Kendrick
“I kind of thrive on stress, so I’m almost embarrassed by how comforting I find this book. I don’t even agree with everything in it, but when philosophy is described in such practical language, it’s soothing.”↗
Mark Manson
“Here’s my list for the best books in philosophy, in no particular order.”↗
Robin Sharma
“Still. One of my favorite books. Re-reading it. To grow my depth. To fuel my 🔥. What book do you love?”↗
Matt Haig
“This one may be the world’s ultimate self-help book. Marcus Aurelius was the most powerful man in the world when he wrote these notes to himself two millennia ago; he had a literal empire at his disposal. Yet the philosophy presented here is a humble one that shuns material rewards in favor of a quiet stoicism that helps build resilience.”↗
Ankur Warikoo
“@mcgillmd921 Incredible book”↗
Jason Ferruggia
“These are some good ones- plus Essentialism, Tao te Ching, Striking Thoughts, Meditations”↗
Massimo Pigliucci
“My complete commentary on Larry Becker’s A New Stoicism, arguably the most important book on Stoicism since the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius...”↗
Ted Koppel
“This slender volume transcends time, fashion, and scientific achievement — everything, in short, that feeds our illusion that we are evolving. Marcus’ 2,000-year-old observations about our conceits, as well as his commonsense recommendations on the virtues of self-control, require no refrigeration, because they’re still fresh.”↗
Eo Wilson
“I hope that I have not missed the editors’ purpose entirely by listing books that affected one rather rebellious adolescent in the 1940s, but I was quite surprised myself when I came up with this list after careful reflection. Let me make partial amends by citing the work that I pull off the shelf most often, and gives me the greatest pleasure, now that I am in my fifties: Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius. For this work reflects the point to which I have come, in company with such a magnificent spirit who ‘bears in mind that all that is rational is akin, and that it is in man’s nature to care for all men, and that we should not embrace the opinion of all, but of those alone who live in conscious agreement with Nature.'”↗
Stuart McMillan
“📚 My favorite books These are not the most-influential or most-important books of all time [at least not all of them] — just the ones I like the most; or the most-important to me. I have almost certainly forgotten a whole bunch.”↗
Søren Bjerg
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