Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal thoughts written by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE). This major work of Stoic philosophy consists of twelve books in which the emperor shares his reflections on life, death, human nature, and virtue. Through these intimate writings, which were never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius offers us a practical philosophy for better living, accepting what we cannot change, and cultivating wisdom in daily life.