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Publishers Summary
Marcus Aurelius was destined to be a leader. He was born into a good family, one related by blood and marriage to rulers and bankers, and during his era, Romans who inherited power and vast fortunes were expected to set an example. Marcus shouldered his responsibilities with a clear sense of honor. He was history's first ombudsman, and if his role as a legislator or conqueror was not great, he did set high standards for emulation. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility.
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