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# 4.6/5 rating, top-ranked classic Paperback, easy to carry Profound Stoic wisdom Meditations: A New Translation (Modern Library Classics)

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> 📚 Elevate your mind, live intentionally — the Stoic guide every modern leader needs.

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## Key Features

- • **Timeless Stoic Wisdom:** Unlock ancient insights that challenge and elevate your modern mindset.
- • **Highly Acclaimed Classic:** Join thousands of readers who rate this life-changing guide 4.6 stars on average.
- • **Portable Paperback Design:** Sleek, lightweight format perfect for on-the-go reflection and daily inspiration.
- • **Modern, Accessible Translation:** Gregory Hays’ clear, contemporary language makes Stoicism approachable and relevant.
- • **Top-Ranked Philosophy Bestseller:** Stay ahead of the curve with a book that ranks in the top 100 philosophy and essays.

## Overview

Meditations: A New Translation (Modern Library Classics) offers a fresh, accessible version of Marcus Aurelius’ timeless Stoic reflections. This paperback edition features Gregory Hays’ modern English translation, making profound ancient wisdom practical for today’s busy professionals. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 18,000 readers and top rankings in philosophy and essays, it’s a must-have for anyone seeking clarity, resilience, and purposeful living.

## Description

Meditations: A New Translation (Modern Library Classics) : Aurelius, Marcus, Hays, Gregory: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: Profound. Challenging. Life Changing. - On the surface Marcus Aurelius is clear in his words. Most of what he says is common sense, bar, perhaps, anything related to providence and god - although, those words have somewhat different meaning in a Stoic sense than what we may associate with them today. Because everything is so clear, is common sense and applicable to our life today the experience reading this book is profound. It's not one to rush through, though. One want to take time to reflect. Reflection can be challenging. Because Marcus challenges our (modern) habits of rushing through life, ever busy, never truly present, often angry, and attached to external goods - we are consuming, but are we living? And are we living well? Reflection on his words can change perspective. And thus can be life changing - if the moral guide Marcus lays out, based on the ancient virtues of Stoic philosophy, are applied in practice in ones life. This often sounds easier than done, in reality. However, it's the same for everything in life: one needs to start, continue to learn, train and get better. Marcus, like many of us, is in this inner fight between what is right and what is wrong. He wants to be a good man, doing the right things, and reminding him in these meditations how to live the good life. On its own, without having any introduction and understanding of Stoic doctrine, the book is certainly valuable to read. However, I can only encourage one to look deeper into the details of Stoic philosophy to get a full understanding of the meaning of Marcus' words. As only then one can truly grasp the "why" beneath the individual paragraphs. Then the Meditations can become a guide for life to keep close to hand at any moment to call on for help and guidance at any moment of uncertainty, struggle and loss. This translation from Gregory Hays is superb. Simple, modern English, without losing the beauty of the language of the original.
Review: Brilliant - A classic for a reason, brilliant entry into stoicism

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0812968255 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,846 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 28 in Essays, Journals & Letters 129 in Philosophy (Books) 266 in New Age (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (18,087) |
| Dimensions  | 13.11 x 1.47 x 20.27 cm |
| Edition  | Revised ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 9780812968255 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0812968255 |
| Item weight  | 176 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 273 pages |
| Publication date  | 6 May 2003 |
| Publisher  | Random House Publishing Group |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Profound. Challenging. Life Changing.
*by F***N on 9 November 2021*

On the surface Marcus Aurelius is clear in his words. Most of what he says is common sense, bar, perhaps, anything related to providence and god - although, those words have somewhat different meaning in a Stoic sense than what we may associate with them today. Because everything is so clear, is common sense and applicable to our life today the experience reading this book is profound. It's not one to rush through, though. One want to take time to reflect. Reflection can be challenging. Because Marcus challenges our (modern) habits of rushing through life, ever busy, never truly present, often angry, and attached to external goods - we are consuming, but are we living? And are we living well? Reflection on his words can change perspective. And thus can be life changing - if the moral guide Marcus lays out, based on the ancient virtues of Stoic philosophy, are applied in practice in ones life. This often sounds easier than done, in reality. However, it's the same for everything in life: one needs to start, continue to learn, train and get better. Marcus, like many of us, is in this inner fight between what is right and what is wrong. He wants to be a good man, doing the right things, and reminding him in these meditations how to live the good life. On its own, without having any introduction and understanding of Stoic doctrine, the book is certainly valuable to read. However, I can only encourage one to look deeper into the details of Stoic philosophy to get a full understanding of the meaning of Marcus' words. As only then one can truly grasp the "why" beneath the individual paragraphs. Then the Meditations can become a guide for life to keep close to hand at any moment to call on for help and guidance at any moment of uncertainty, struggle and loss. This translation from Gregory Hays is superb. Simple, modern English, without losing the beauty of the language of the original.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by J***D on 1 September 2025*

A classic for a reason, brilliant entry into stoicism

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by B***Z on 19 January 2026*

Written so long ago yet so modern with its applications.

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