Marcus Aurelius, de keizer-filosoof, wiens filosofisch hoofdwerk ‘Tot zichzelf’ ons diep in zijn innerlijk laat kijken, regeerde een wereldrijk. Maar hoe klonk zijn stoïcijnse stem in het openbaar? Hoewel directe toespraken en uitspraken van Marcus en observaties van hem door zijn tijdgenoten schaars zijn, onthult dit boekje drie toespraken van Marcus en tweeëntwintig uitspraken van hem, met inbegrip van observaties van hem door zijn tijdgenoten.

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A powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius’s timeless book on character, what it takes to be a good leader, and how to live a fulfilling life.

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the immense wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace ...

Wherein Antoninus recordeth, What and of whom, whether Parents, Friends, or Masters; by their good examples, or good advice and counsel, he had learned:

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ANTONINUS Book vi. Num. xlviii. Whensoever thou wilt rejoice thyself, think and meditate upon those good parts and especial gifts, which thou hast observed in any of them that live with thee:

as industry in one, in another modesty, in another bountifulness, in another some other thing. For nothing can so much...