March 18 2024- In the second century CE, the most powerful figure in the Western world, seated in the legionary fortress of Carnuntum by the River Danube, contemplated the transient nature of fame. Marcus Aurelius wrote, “Near is your forgetfulness of all things, and near the forgetfulness of you by all.” However, despite his prediction, Marcus Aurelius remains a significant figure over 1800 years after his death, largely due to the enduring popularity of his work “Meditations.” This collection of notes on Stoic philosophy, intended for his personal guidance, has become a self-help classic, often compared to religious texts like the Bible, the Koran, and the Bhagavad Gita.
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