Marcus Aurelius, one of the great rulers of the Roman Empire,
sets forth a series of self-reflective essays intended as a guide for
his own self-improvement. Written during the turning points of his life
and divided into twelve books, Meditations ponders life’s
greatest questions in the author’s search for a meaningful
existence. Remarkably, they are no different from the questions we ask
ourselves today—from finding happiness to understanding our place
in the cosmos.

Centuries after Aurelius’s death,
Meditations remains a profound source of inspiration for
contemporary times—a collection of deeply held principles that
are a wellspring for positive thinking and leading a purpose-driven
life.

Revised edition: Previously published as
Meditations, this edition of Meditations (AmazonClassics
Edition) includes editorial revisions.