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LEGACY

10 books enjoyed by Humanities Scholar Marcus Aurelius

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Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Humanities ScholarIT121 — 180

16th emperor of the Roman Empire and the last of the Five Good Emperors. A Stoic philosopher who maintained composure amid war and plague, leaving behind his Meditations.

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one”

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What this figure read, watched, and listened to

S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one”

Greeting

“He who governs his mind governs the world.”
“Look up at the stars and you will feel yourself running with them.”
“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”

Roll Call

“When duty calls, even the emperor becomes a soldier.”
“The meditations written at the front lines — that is my answer.”
“I respond gladly.”

Deploy

“Fear exists only in the mind — advance!”
“Raise the shield of Rome!”
“Cross the Danube!”

Victory

“Do not revel in victory. By tomorrow, everything will have changed.”
“The soldiers' endurance won this battle.”
“To win and still show restraint — that is the true victory.”

Draw

“Do not be shaken by external events.”
“I will not blame fate. I shall simply prepare again.”
“The obstacle becomes the way.”

Defeat

“Pain is an opinion, not a fact.”
“I acknowledge the shortcoming in my judgment.”
“It is the wall that has fallen, not the spirit.”

Strike

“I shall fulfill the duty of a Roman emperor!”
“Witness the will of the Stoic!”
“I do not waver!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Supreme reflection and high intellect combined with strong command form an ideally balanced structure. Comprehensively high virtues enabled simultaneous completion of the philosophical self-discipline of Meditations and the public duty of emperor; moderate pessimism serves as the driving force prioritizing duty over desire.

Core Abilities

Command
88
Martial
65
Intellect
90
Charm
78

Inner Virtues

Temperance
85
Diligence
88
Reflection
95
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
85
Benevolence
80
Fairness
82
Humility
80

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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