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The Challenge of Difficult People: Wisdom from Stoic Philosophy
Marcus Aurelius, the renowned Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, often found himself grappling with a multitude of challenges during his reign. Ruling an expansive empire, he contended not only with wars and external adversities but also with personal hardships, including encounters with difficult individuals. His reflections in Meditations reveal how he navigated these struggles, particularly in dealing with unkind and ungrateful people.