Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome during the 2nd century AD, the last in a line of five emperors known to have ruled Rome with authority, humanity, and competence. We know him today as one of the Stoics, and below I’ve put together resources pointing to his best wisdom.

Books that was recommend in this episode.

Who Is Seneca? Timeless Wisdom from the World’s Most Controversial Stoic — If you love Marcus Aurelius, you’re going to love studying Seneca the Younger.

Meditations — When you’re reading classic works written in other languages, choosing a translation is very important. This is the most modern translation of Meditations, and best puts the words of Marcus Aurelius into modern language without losing the original feel.