“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.”

Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher of the 2nd century CE He wrote *Meditations*, a private journal blending practical philosophy with reflections on duty, resilience, and the nature of existence. His work remains a cornerstone of Stoic thought, offering timeless guidance on self-mastery and perspective.