This inauguraland all newTarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a stunningly relevant and reliable translation of the thoughts and aphorisms of the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius properly placing the philosopherkings writings within the vein of the worlds great religious and ethical traditions. The late antique world possessed no voice like that of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius 121180 CE. His private meditations on what constitutes a good life have withstood the centuries