Marcus Aurelius

[ aw-ree-lee-uhs, aw-reel-yuhs ]

noun

1. Marcus Annius Verus, a.d. 121–180, Stoic philosopher and writer: emperor of Rome 161–180.

Marcus Aurelius

1. A Stoic philosopher and emperor of Rome in the second century a.d. He is best known for his Meditations , a philosophical autobiography that is a classic work of personal writing and a remarkable exposition on Stoicism .

Example Sentences

Cesar quotes “Hamlet,” as well as Emerson, Marcus Aurelius and Ovid.

From Seattle Times

This commitment to keeping it real and mustering resistance to conformity is deeply ingrained in Stoic teachings, as evident in works such as "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius and "Discourses" by Epictetus.

From Salon

Napoleon’s tent was set up in the pine forest on the same hilltop where we shot Marcus Aurelius’ camp.”

From Los Angeles Times

The second-century A.D. world of Emperor Marcus Aurelius was in shambles.

From National Geographic

From Marcus Aurelius to Ludwig van Beethoven, humans have been devising morning routines that inspire productivity and focus for centuries.

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