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Greek Influence on Rome
- The Roman Empire, despite its vast power, was heavily influenced by Greek culture.
- This cultural appropriation spanned art, architecture, literature, and language, with even Roman elites speaking Greek.
Core Tenets of Stoicism
- Stoicism emphasizes living in accordance with nature in a cosmos governed by divine reason.
- It values virtue and happiness as intrinsic goods, independent of external factors.
Marcus Aurelius and Fronto
- Marcus Aurelius's tutor, Fronto, was a renowned orator from North Africa.
- Their letters reveal a close, possibly romantic, relationship, contrasting with Marcus's public image.