Marcus Aurelius was the most modest, introspective and long-sufferi[image error]ng of monarchs. Hewas a good man and an enlightened ruler who wished only the best for his people. He had been carefully chosen and groomed for his job. Sickly and serious-minded as a child, he had developed into a dedicated Stoic, a practitioner of a philosophy that preached simplicity, self-discipline, endurance and duty.
Here was the true philosopher-king thatPlato had talked about long ago. Here are 7 life lessons extract...
Published on July 26, 2016 20:00