Meditations is a collection of personal writings by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Written in Greek during his reign and intended for his own self-reflection, the book is a compilation of philosophical musings on topics such as virtue, wisdom, and mortality. The work is divided into 12 books, each containing various meditations that reflect on the nature of life and the human condition. Aurelius draws on the teachings of Stoicism, a school of philosophy that emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life and accepting the natural order of things. Throughout the book, Aurelius contemplates his own mortality and the fleeting nature of existence, offering insights on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Meditations has been praised for its timeless wisdom and has become a classic in the field of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.