"Meditations", a work by Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and Roman emperor. The text explores the Stoic thought and practical philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, focused on the search for virtue and acceptance of fate. The work, written in the form of a personal diary, addresses themes such as the nature of good and evil, the importance of self-knowledge, the need to be fair, man's relationship with the world and with others, and the search for wisdom and inner peace. The excerpts also discuss the persecution of Christians during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, the importance of truth and integrity, and the need to seek the common good.