There is a certain devaluation when reading [i]Meditations[/i] by Emperor Marcus Aurelius, as one is cognizant that he attained power not by skill, experience or fervor, but rather by incidence. His regard is more artificial than for one who conquers. 06:15:07 138 021 2021-08-04 06:15:07 2021-08-04 06:15:13