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(2002) is widely regarded as the most accessible entry point for modern readers into Stoic philosophy. While earlier versions often adopted an archaic or "lofty" tone, Hays preserves the "spareness and compression" of Marcus’s original Greek, rendering it in a fresh, unencumbered English that feels immediate and personal. This translation reveals a work that was never intended for publication, but rather served as a private journal for self-correction and spiritual exercise. The "Inner Citadel" and the Power of Perception At the heart of the Meditations Here’s a concise, thoughtful review of Meditations by
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