The Distilled Thoughts Of A Wise Roman Emperor! (Read This)

Last night I was talking with Tariq of  the Street Capitalist blog about the meditations of Marcus Aurelius. This is one of the greatest pieces of stoic philosophy.  I recommend reading it. You can find many parallels between Aurelius’ quest for duty/service and Buffett’s exemplary fiduciary duty.  Enjoy!

Background (Via Wikipedia)

Marcus Aurelius often referred to as “the wise”- was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the “Five Good Emperors”, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. His tenure was marked by wars in Asia against a revitalized Parthian Empire, and with Germanic tribes along the Limes Germanicus into Gaul and across the Danube. A revolt in the East, led by Avidius Cassius who previously fought alongside Lucius Verus against the Parthians, failed. Marcus Aurelius’ Stoic work Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty and has been praised for its “exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness.”

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