Selbstbetrachtungen

This book is a collection of personal reflections and moral insights written by Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor.

It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, duty, and the contemplation of nature and the human condition.

The work includes lessons learned from notable figures in his life, reflections on his role as emperor, and discussions on ethics, human connection, the passage of time, and the nature of happiness, all framed within the broader Stoic tradition.