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The philosophy of the Stoics has experienced something of a rediscovery in recent years as certain individuals today, unable to ignore the virtually universal decadence, cowardice, selfishness, and ignorance of the human race as a whole, seek a more challenging and honorable approach to life.

Over the course of several years, I paraphrased the original English text (Long 1862) into a simplified and easy to absorb version I call Meditations Made Simple. The Narrator of this audiobook makes it a joy to listen to.

Diese Ausgabe der Selbstbetrachtungen des römischen Philosophenkaisers und bekannten Stoikers Marcus Aurelius – auch bekannt als Marc Aurel – bietet eine völlig neue und moderne Bearbeitung der weltweit angesehenen Übersetzung von George Long. Inklusive der Erklärung wichtiger stoischer Fachbegriffe und einer Einleitung von Guido Bellberg, dem Gastgeber des populären Stoizismus-Podcasts Der wilde Stoiker.

The work of Marcus Aurelius is one of the finest examples of stoic philosophy in history. His words are clear and practical, suited to the application of philosophy to the governance of one's own life and that of an empire. One of the great virtues of his work is that it came from a man who was forced by his station to apply his philosophical ideals in a practical setting. While he was undoubtedly a man of learning, his ideas have been tested upon the field of life.

While preparing to deploy with the US Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul-searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen....

"500 Quotes: an Original Selection" is a cherry-picked collection of quotes from some of the most important figures in history. Covering topics such as freedom, politics, art, science, and personal development, this is an inspiring read. Whether you dip in and out of it or devour it from cover to cover, this book has something for everyone.

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus never intended his collection of personal writings to be published, but it has become the foremost work of Stoic philosophy and advice to survive from ancient times.

Marcus Aurelius, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Napoleon Hill are some of the most notable names in nonfiction classics. While these authors each come from very different time periods, their thoughts have been chronicled in the books that they wrote, and their advice has been followed by millions of individuals for centuries. Explore their views on everyday topics and implement their thought into your life. This collection includes: Meditations, Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Think and Grow Rich.

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.

Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws.

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. He left a lasting legacy, not only through his many political and military accomplishments, but also through his philosophical writings. The Meditations are a collection of Marcus Aurelius' personal thoughts and reflections, which offer insight into his wisdom as a thinker and leader. The work has been translated and read by people throughout the centuries, and it still offers valuable perspectives on how to live a good life.

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine, Greece as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.

Marcus Aurelius foi um Imperador Romano, o último dos Cinco Bons Imperadores, e um dos mais importantes filósofos estóicos, juntamente com o escravo Epictetus. Marcus Aurelius escreveu as Meditações durante uma campanha militar; foi uma série de notas escritas para ninguém a não ser para ele próprio na sua busca de auto-aperfeiçoamento.

A sabedoria é hoje em dia uma qualidade muito necessária. Seleccionámos para si 500 dos ditos mais sábios alguma vez pronunciados, por Bouddha, Gandhi, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Luther King e Madre Teresa de Calcutá. Eles são retirados de várias origens culturais para demonstrar que a sabedoria transcende as fronteiras. Deixe-se conduzir com eles numa viagem à volta do mundo, através de culturas e continentes: encontrará aqui citações profundas do passado, citações eficazes da Ásia, ditados poéticos de sábios ocidentais, e numerosos exemplos de Sabedoria Mundial.

Seleccionámos para si 600 grandes citações de grandes líderes, para o ajudar a desenvolver a sua própria liderança ou a compreender melhor a sociedade em que vivemos. Ter um grande sentido de liderança pode inspirar grandes homens e mulheres nas suas acções, nos seus pensamentos, nas suas vidas, e nas vidas de muitas pessoas à sua volta. A liderança é também definida como um processo de influência social no qual uma pessoa pode alistar a ajuda e o apoio de outros para a realização de uma tarefa comum.

Gosta de descobrir os autores através das suas próprias palavras, e de chegar ao âmago das suas ideias da forma mais eficiente? Aqui está uma selecção das citações mais interessantes de grandes mentes, tanto artistas como pensadores: Leonardo da Vinci, Marcus Aurelius, Anne Frank, Albert Einstein, Carl Jung. Aumente o seu conhecimento da nossa cultura e deleite-se com estes pensamentos essenciais por grandes figuras do nosso tempo e de outros tempos. Uma grande citação pode encapsular uma grande teia de ideias, pensamentos, reflexões, emoções em poucas palavras.

Familiarize-se com os mais importantes filósofos antigos, pensadores gregos e romanos que moldaram a filosofia ocidental. Mergulhe profundamente nas suas obras e pensamentos com uma selecção das citações essenciais introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando a estrutura da sua obra com clareza, o que faz uma introdução perfeita para iniciados na filosofia, com as obras de Aristóteles, Cícero, Epictetus, Heráclito, Marcus Aurelius, Platão, e Séneca.

"Наедине с собой. Размышления" - сборник афористических мыслей римского императора Марка Аврелия. "Мечтайте о великом. Лишь великие мечты в силах затронуть людские души." 

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Meditations, which is a series of personal musings by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

 The Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD, which records his private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoic philosophy. A major theme of Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective.