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278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Stoicism: Balancing Desire and Virtue

This chapter examines the Stoic belief in managing desires to achieve a fulfilling life, while still appreciating life's simple pleasures. It explores Marcus Aurelius's teachings on virtue, happiness, and the moral responsibilities of leadership, offering insights applicable even to those without religious beliefs.

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