Title: Reflections

Original price: 29.8 yuan

Author: Aurelius from ancient Rome; Translated by Zhang Yanling

Publisher: Jinghua Publishing House

Publication date: June 1, 2011

ISBN：9787550201613

Word count:

Page number: 199

Version: 1

Binding: Flat

Format: 16 format

Abstract

In Meditations, you can read the basic style of Marcus Aurelius' classic work, learn from it the timeless sayings that have been passed down through the ages, and also learn how to treat oneself and others. Meditations "is a profound and extensive philosophy of life. Reading it carefully will eventually yield some insights.
The golden book "Meditations" carries the heavy burden of being a person with a solemn and indomitable spirit, persuading and helping people to live a better life. It involves many issues in life, and its essence seems to never be fully absorbed. Every time you read it, you will have a different understanding. It is a profound and extensive philosophy of life, and upon careful reading, one will eventually gain something.

Digest

From my grandfather Veles, I learned to be kind to others and to control my own temperament.
From my father's reputation and my memories of him, I understand what humility and masculinity are.
3. From my mother, I learned to fear God and be generous and loving, understanding not only to abstain from evil deeds, but also not to have thoughts of evil; Her simple lifestyle also taught me how to live a simple life and abandon all the extravagant habits of the wealthy.
My great grandfather never forced me to attend public schools, but placed more emphasis on hiring excellent tutors, which gradually taught me to seek knowledge at all costs.
My teacher taught me not to support either the Blue or Green teams in the arena, nor to participate in the Light Shield or Heavy Shield factions in the arena; To learn to have a clear mind, lack desires, and endure hardship; Do everything by yourself, mind others' affairs less, and don't easily believe rumors.
6. From Dioginatus, I learned not to be busy with trivial matters, not to be superstitious about witches and magic dealers' exorcism talismans, and so on; Do not raise quails and do not develop a strong interest in such matters; Learn to listen to others' advice and not easily get angry; To study philosophy diligently, first Bacchus, then Tandesis and Marcellinus; I started practicing at a young age and became interested in everything related to Greek philosophy, such as small wooden beds and sheepskin. From Rastex, I realized that there are areas in my character that need improvement and refinement; Don't take the wrong path of sophistry, don't write mysterious words, don't speak clich é s, don't disguise yourself as a cultivator, or put on a benevolent appearance to show yourself; Learn to avoid rhetoric, melodious tones, and ornate language, and not use words to harm meaning; Do not walk back and forth in the room wearing long robes, as well as such conservative behavior; Write a simple letter, just like the one he wrote to my mother from Sinusa; For those who are prone to throwing tantrums, there is no need to hold grudges. If the other party intends to repent and return, let go of their past grievances; Reading should be careful and not be careless without seeking deep understanding; Do not blindly agree with or believe those who speak eloquently; I also want to thank him, because it was he who lent me Epictetus' "Dialogues" from his book collection that allowed me to understand the thoughts of this philosopher.
From Apollonius, I learned about the spirit of freedom and the determination to never give up; Understand that there is nothing else to rely on except rationality in everything; Learned to maintain normalcy even in the pain of losing a child or being plagued by illness; He also set an example for me, a person can be strong and resolute, or gentle and amiable; I have learned to be patient and gentle when teaching others; I can also see that he teaches various philosophical principles smoothly and naturally, calmly, but he never takes pride in it, nor does he consider it his specialty; I also learned that if I receive help from friends, I should not lose my self-esteem because of it, nor should I be indifferent and take it for granted.
From Sextus, I experienced a kind quality. He is an example of managing a family in a loving manner, with a philosophy of life that is in line with nature, solemn and not overly emotional; Considered the interests of friends carefully and thoughtfully; Be patient with ignorant and unreasonable people.

◆catalogue

Preface
Volume 1 Reading Classics
Chapter One: Learning from Noble People
Chapter 2: Doing Everything Like Doing the Last Thing
Chapter 3: Life is a Process
Chapter 4: Justice, Temperance, and Perseverance are the Best Qualities
Chapter 5: Living Simple, Simple, and Joyful Life
Chapter 6: Pursuing Inner Peace
Chapter 7: Nothing is Immortal
Chapter 8: Nurturing the Soul with Thoughts
Chapter 9: Good Motivation, Good Behavior
Chapter 10: Fulfilling Your Responsibility
Chapter 11: Let Our Souls Not Be Disturbed
Chapter 12: Doing Things According to Nature
Chapter 13: The human soul is unconquerable
Chapter 14: Devote Yourself to Your Current Work
Chapter 15: I am a part of such a whole
Chapter 16: Love Your Neighbor, Love Truth, Love Reason
Chapter 17: How Wonderful the Soul is
Volume 2: Reflections on Classics
Chapter 1: Understanding Myself
Fate is in one's own hands
Lay a solid foundation for life
Life can start at any time
Abandon the old me and accept the new me
Recognize your own value
Maintain your true self
Accept your imperfect self
Self-awareness
Chapter 2: Moral Conscience is Inevitable
Be a virtuous person for a lifetime
Treat others with sincerity
Kind and friendly
Be tolerant of others
Expose the heart of honesty
good at listening
Think more about others
Chapter 3: Act Rationally
The only thing that needs to be changed is the mindset
Stay calm and rational
Be clear about what you should do
Learn to control anger
Adhere to one's own principles
Change the mediocre life
Don't be afraid of setbacks
Chapter 4: Living Actively
The important thing is to grasp the present moment
accept new things
Stay optimistic
Don't waste your energy unnecessarily

Be able to choose, but more importantly, be able to give up
Change is not a bad thing
Happiness needs to be found by oneself
Leave some space for yourself

 

◆Preface

The difference between a book and a good book is that the more you read, the more you gain, and through reading, you gain powerful spiritual strength. Meditations "is such a good book that purifies our souls and washes away the mundane world.
Meditation is the last important book of the philosophy of the Stoics in ancient Rome. This book was written by Marco Aurelius, the emperor of ancient Rome, to himself. Most of the content was written by him in the saddle horse. It comes from the author's feelings towards themselves living in the palace and the chaotic world they are in, pursuing a calm and optimistic life. Sweet words naturally exude an elegant, solemn, and slightly melancholic noble temperament.
As the renowned French scholar Ren é said about the value of "Meditations," "Marcus Aurelius instilled in people a simple belief that, in the face of the universe and nature, a noble moral conscience cannot be changed by any race, country, revolution, migration, or discovery
Meditations "is not only a deeper exploration of oneself, but also full of reflections on human morality. With the development of society, while material civilization is becoming increasingly rich, spiritual civilization is quietly deteriorating. And this book is the key that allows us to rediscover the 'lost civilization'.
Of course, "Reflections" is not just a book about human nature, it involves many issues in life, and its essence seems to be inexhaustible. Every time you read it, you will have a different understanding. So, many great figures have read this work more than once.
The more classic something is, the more it requires us to patiently read it; The more profound something is, the more we need to carefully explore it. Classics require interpretation, summarization, and induction, and this is precisely the purpose of writing this book. Through this book, you can read the basic style of Marcus Aurelius' classic work, learn the timeless sayings that have been passed down through the ages, and also learn how to treat oneself and others.
Meditations "is a profound and extensive philosophy of life. Reading it carefully will eventually yield some insights.