The Most Inspirational Marcus Aurelius Sayings

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The most powerful man in the world began writing in the year 170.

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was born about two thousand years ago (121 – 180). In 161, Marcus was crowned Emperor of the Roman Empire, and he remained in power until his passing in 180. It's critical to comprehend the gravity of that position and the scope of Marcus's power. At the time, he had one of the most powerful positions in the entire world, if not the most. Nothing would be outside limits if he so chose. The saying "power corrupts absolutely everything" has been used repeatedly throughout history for a reason: it frequently comes to pass.
Cc : https://youtu.be/A57IxTLmNh8
Yet, as the author Matthew Arnold noted, Marcus demonstrated his deserving

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