Marcus Aurelius’ Forgotten Words of Wisdom
The Overlooked Teachings of Marcus Aurelius
When people call to mind images of Marcus Aurelius, they often imagine the stoic emperor dispensing sage advice on resilience and virtue, similar to an ancient Roman self-help guru. His Meditations, hailed as the Stoic Bible, overflows with ageless wisdom on self-control and navigating life’s trials with tranquility.
However, hidden within his works lies a treasure trove of quotes that seldom get the attention they deserve, delving into the absurdities of human behavior and the raw truths of existence. These overlooked gems below, profound in their own right, deserve to shine brightly and be acknowledged for their depth and insight.
“…Throw away your books; stop letting yourself be distracted…Discard your thirst for books , so that you won’t die in bitterness…Do external things distract you? Then make time for yourself to learn something worthwhile; stop letting yourself be pulled in all directions…” — Book 2, [2,3,7].
Marcus’ advice to “throw away your books” and halt the endless distractions resonates profoundly in our modern…
