Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 AD) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He is best known for his work 'Meditations', a series of personal writings that reflect his philosophy on life, duty, resilience, and virtue. His thoughts emphasize discipline, rationality, humility, and the acceptance of fate, making him one of the most influential figures in Stoic philosophy and a model of the philosopher-king.