While on a military campaign which started in 170 and ended in 180, Marcus Aurelius1 wrote his Meditations in Greek for his own guidance and self-development. The original title of the work, if it had one, is unknown. ‘Meditations’ – as well as other titles including ‘To Himself’ – were adopted later. He had a logical mind, and his notes were representative of Stoic philosophy and spirituality.| Jayson Salazar Rodriguez | @jdsalaro | Blog
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.| Jayson Salazar Rodriguez | @jdsalaro | Blog
In the third volume, chapter XXIII §1, of his discourses compiled by Arrian1, Epictetus2 gives his advice “to those who read and discuss for the purpose of display”.| Jayson Salazar Rodriguez | @jdsalaro | Blog