Meditations, by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, is one of the definitive texts on Stoicism. In Meditations, Aurelius shares his thoughts about the importance of logic over emotion and helps you to start training your mind to think rationally. By following Stoic teachings, you can live with purpose and die with dignity.

This translation by Gregory Hays is widely considered to be one of the best available. Hays, an associate professor of Classics, writes in plain, clear language that helps clarify some of the more obscure points of Meditations.