Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (April 26, 121 Ė March
17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. While
on campaign between 170 and 180, Aurelius wrote his Meditations
as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. He had a
logical mind though his notes were representative of Stoic
philosophy and spirituality. still revered as a literary
monument to a government of service Like many of the emperors of
Rome he was loved by the people. Yet, with all his benevolence,
justice and reforms he often mistrusted the Christians subjected
to systematic persecution. should anyone be afraid of change?
What can take place without it? What can be more pleasing or
more suitable to universal Nature? Can you take your bath
without the firewood undergoing a change? Can you eat, without
the food undergoing a change? And can useful be done without
change? Don't you see that for you to is just the same, and is
equally necessary for universal Nature? then at the material
objects of life, and consider