Stoicism is one of ancient Greece's most enduring philosophies. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of its foremost figures.

Marcus Aurelius' timeless morning advice reveals why getting out of bed may be the first step toward a more purposeful life.

The second-century A.D. world of Emperor Marcus Aurelius was in shambles. A great plague ravaged western Europe, as he embarked on a long and bloody war against the Germanic tribes along the Danube ...