Meditations. Moral Letters to Lucilius

The book includes two well-known works of Roman literature: «Meditations» by Marcus Aurelius and «Moral Letters to Lucilius» by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. «Meditations» — personal notes of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a man who ruled a vast empire and sought to maintain peace of mind, clarity of thought, and humanity. These reflections were not intended for publication — they were an honest conversation of the author with himself. Perhaps that is why the truths sound so simple, profound, and contemporary. He reflects on the nature of good, the transience of life, the power of reason, and inner resilience that cannot be taken away. «Moral Letters to Lucilius» — philosophical letters of the Roman thinker Lucius Annaeus Seneca addressed to his friend Lucilius the Younger. They will be of interest to anyone seeking support in a rapidly changing world. Seneca discusses time, the fear of death, the true value of wealth, friendship, and the freedom of inner choice. Seneca is convinced that the main slavery is internal, and true freedom begins with the ability to master oneself. The book is published in the series «Vertibook. Convenient Classics» — in a compact pocket format that is easy to carry and read at any time.