Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy)

Description: Fast Shipping On All Items 30 Days Money Guarantee Customer Support Excellent Service 100% Satisfaction Satisfaction Guaranteed Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) Specification Publisher Dover Publications; Reprint edition (July 11, 1997) Paperback 112 pages Dimensions 5.12 x 0.31 x 8.07 inches Item Weight 2.31 pounds ISBN-10 048629823X ISBN-13 978-0486298238 Reading age 14 years and up Lexile measure 1150L Brand Does not apply Type Does not apply ISBN Does not apply 0.31 inches x 5.12 inches x 8.07 inches. Weight: 2.31 lb Item Description Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) Paperback – July 11, 1997 "Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if you will ever dig." Meditations instructs and inspires through its calm and unblinking reckoning with the elemental difficulties of human life, and its emphasis on virtue rather than pleasure as the key to inner peace. Presented here in a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation, one of the worlds most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180), outlines a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Ascending to the imperial throne in A.D. 161, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180) found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, incorporating the Stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. This eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in ones personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of inevitable pain, loss, and death—the suffering at the core of life—Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond ones control and a focus on ones own will and perception. This updated and revised edition of the classic George Long translation is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century, but also offers todays readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. "Consider that everything is opinion, and opinion is in your power. Take away then, when you choose, your opinion, and like a mariner who has rounded the headland, you will find calm, everything stable, and a waveless bay." Shop Dover for an incredible variety of classic nonfiction. We offer low-priced collections of speeches, histories, biographies, quotations, philosophies, essays, important documents, and more. About us We offer the best prices around on high quality products. Our E-store includes media such as books, movies, music and games while offering electronics, toys, sporting apparel, clothing, tools, general home, garden items and more. Shipping We are always working hard to ensure your package arrives as soon as possible. Please understand that some factors like weather, high postal traffic, and the performance of shipping companies are outside of our control. We offer free shipping to the lower 48 states and ship within 2-3 business days of payment, usually sooner. We do not accept P.O. Boxes. Please provide a physical address. For shipping outside of the continental USA, we only use eBays Global Shipping Program.The item is shipped to KY and then sent to the rest of the world. International customers are responsible for all duties and taxes. Continue to check out to calculate costs for shipping the item to your country. Messages regarding eBays Global Shipping Program MUST be directed at eBay EXCLUSIVELY. Returns We offer a 30-Day Return Policy on items in which you are not completely satisfied with. You have the option of a full-refund or an exchange of the item. No returns are available on items shipped outside of the USA Satisfaction We try over very best to make sure every customer is completely satisfied. If theres a problem, message us! Were happy to help. Shop With Confidence

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