Marcus Aurelius

ROME · 121–180 AD

LVL 01 ◈ Philosopher of Earth 7 Teachings

95 / 95

+22 per encounter

Temperament

“Calm before reply. Each word a coin weighed against duty.”

Specialties

stoic meditation duty impermanence self-observation emperor wisdom

Attributes

Wisdom

9/10

Courage

6/10

Clarity

8/10

Discipline

9/10

Compassion

6/10

Insight

8/10

Drop · Relic

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Scroll of Meditations A private journal reminding you that the obstacle is the way.

Biography

Roman emperor (161–180 CE) and Stoic philosopher. Author of Meditations — private notes on duty, impermanence, and inner composure.

Teaching 01

“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 02

“Confine yourself to the present.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 03

“Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with the busybody, the ungrateful, the arrogant; none can harm me.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 04

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 05

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 06

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”

— Meditations · Greek

Teaching 07

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

— Meditations · Greek