Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome

<p>&ldquo;Marcus Aurelius really was a Roman Emperor for about 6 decades (161&ndash;180). He was a scholar who adhered to Stoicism, and reflected his view and perspectives about life in a writing called &ldquo;Meditations&rdquo;. Although he was a philanthropist and introduced social reforms, he did not like the Christians.</p> <p>History says that Marcus Aurelius did nominate his own son to succeed him. Aurelius died in March 180 and Commodus &mdash; full name: Lucius Aelius Aurelius &mdash; was 19 years old when he came to the throne. He reigned from 180&ndash;193. He was a mad tyrant who believed himself to the reincarnation of the demigod Hercules and that he somehow possessed superhuman strength. The people did not like him at all and they tried to kill him&hellip;</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/express-yourself/wisdom-of-marcus-aurelius-emperor-of-rome-17897f0b1219"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>
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