Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations. He wrote it for himself at first, but then he changed his perspective and started to write it as more of a book to teach about the Stoic standings. In Book one Marcus states that He learned many things he knows now from his relatives. "From my grandfather Verus, I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty, and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich" (Aurelius Book 1). He mentioned many people that had taught him to be the way he was supposed to be. Almost a massive …show more content…
We should not make people angry or be angry with them. As humans, we are just blood, bones and breath. We will all die and basically be swallowed up into the earth. We should not fear death it's enviable. He claims the most precious part of humans is the mind. He goes on to state many other things. "Whatever this is that I am, it is a little flesh and breath, and the ruling part. Throw away thy books; no longer distract thyself: it is not allowed; but as if thou wast now dying, despise the flesh; it is blood and bones and a network, a contexture of nerves, veins, and arteries" (Aurelius Book 2). In Book three Marcus states to remember the little things in life. "We ought to observe that even the things which follow after the things which are produced according to nature contain something pleasing and attractive" (Aurelius Book 3). He also states there is nothing better than justice, truth, temperance, fortitude, and self-satisfaction. Book four he says we can find solitude in our minds. In our minds, we can find peace and happiness. We have no control over how other people view us. The lives we are living are precious one day we will be here; the next day we could be dead. Be virtuous, cheerful, and