Meditations

“I've gifted this book more times than I can count. This translation in particular, by Gregory Hays, is Chef's Kiss.”

“"Soon, you will have forgotten everything. Soon, everybody will have forgotten you. You will be forgotten either way. So live in such a manner that, while you remain, you belong to yourself." I got weirded out by every tech bro being obsessed with the Stoics and Marcus Aurelius as their justification for alpha dominance, but lately I have been into my #MementoMori mindset: I find it refreshing to know I'll never actually be fully remembered, and that even if I was...who cares? Makes me feel liberated, and reminds me to always redirect my focus toward living life through to the marrow.”

“A foundational Stoic text for the hag seeking calm, clarity, and a little distance from the day’s immediate chaos.”

“it’s rare that I find myself inspired by the opinions of a man, but in this case, I appreciate some of his”

“2,000+ years later, and the wisdom still hits home. I read Meditations almost daily for three simple reasons: it brings me back to pause, peace, and perspective. History changes, but human nature doesn’t.”

“Book has been with me for so many years and has helped me navigate so many moments in my life, personally and professionally. A must have for anyone’s bookshelf that I truly believe in.”