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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

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Book Seven

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Book Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.

Book Description: The personal notes of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. This book has influenced many throughout history from students to statesmen. It's an inside look at a brilliant and thoughtful man working on living well. The emperor and philosopher's thoughts are crucial to understand for any Stoic seeking to do their best in a complex world.

Chapter Subtitle: What is badness? It is that which you have often seen.

17. Eudaemonia (happiness) is a good daemon, or a good thing.

What then are you doing here, O imagination?

Go away, I entreat you by the gods, as you did come, for I want you not.

But you are come according to your old fashion.

I am not angry with you: only go away.