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"Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?"

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About Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher who ruled from 161 to 180 CE. He is best known for Meditations, a major work of Stoic philosophy written during his reign.

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