Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 180 AD and is often regarded as one of the last "Five Good Emperors" of Rome. He is best known for his philosophical work, "Meditations," which is a series of personal writings reflecting his thoughts on Stoicism, virtue, and the nature of life. As a Stoic philosopher, he emphasized the importance of reason, self-control, and the need to live in accordance with nature.
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