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Q. Why is self-sufficiency so important, in Marcus's mind?
Just in case of the apocalypse
So he won't need to rely on transient things
So that he doesn't have to be subservient to anyone
Because he's emperor
Q. Why can't a good Stoic get involved with emotional drama?
It disturbs the rational mind
It hurts the reputation
It confounds the gods' plans for humans
It takes time away from meditation
Q. How is it possible for pleasure to be a bad thing, in the eyes of a Stoic?
Stoics think pain is better
It makes other people envy you
It makes you soft and flabby
It compromises self-restraint
Q. What does Marcus mean when he says that humans were born for each other?
That humans should live together on communes
That humans were meant to work for the common good
That humans are expected to treat everyone as equals
That humans were meant to serve each other, not the gods
Q. What does Marcus set as his ultimate goal in life?
To be the best emperor ever
To have lasting fame
To have many heirs
To be a good man