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Marcus Aurelis Turns 1,898

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Photo of bronze of Marcus Aurelius courtesy of the Louvre.

Today’s writing advice is nearly two thousand years old. Roman Emperor and Philosopher Marcus Aurelius would be celebrating his 1898th birthday today*.  His core work, Meditations, originally entitled “To Himself”, may be one of the earliest self-help books. 

Aurelius’ advice is 65 generations old, yet still valuable. You’ll not get that next project finished until you start!

*appropriate calendar adujustment


Lit-Quote provided by, Gabrielle V. Brown who writes all manner of fiction and nonfiction.  Find her on Facebook, and instagram ; contact her at gvbrownwriter@gmail.com.  For more about today’s birthday author, visit her website.

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