The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are a philosophical achievement and a Stoic hymn to life. They remind us that there is no more heard prayer than gratitude and no greater purpose than understanding and kindness.

Nineteen centuries after its writing, this journal, which he wrote on the front lines to strengthen himself, remains more relevant than ever. This text allows us to immerse ourselves in the thoughts of a great man.

The "To Himself", which was not intended for publication, was written over a period of ten years and was first printed in Zurich in 1558, from a copy of a manuscript that has since been lost.

Text edited by: Thanos Karagiannopoulos