Name: Marcus Aurelius
Lived: 121–180 AD, Roman Empire
Known for: Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher
Famous for: Author of Meditations, a journal of personal reflections on virtue, duty, and reason
Note: The quote on this shirt comes directly from Meditations (Book 8, Section 33). A cornerstone of Stoic philosophy. It’s a reminder to handle prosperity with humility — and to be ready to let go of it with grace.