A life of moderation

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Features: The three authors of this series were all highly active and accomplished in politics during the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Not only did they possess unique social and political identities, but they also deeply reflected on their lives. These three works are the crystallization of their thoughts on life and society. All three are representatives of the Stoic school, with the core of their philosophy being "living in accordance with nature," where nature refers to the inevitability and law of the universe. They engaged in worldly affairs without being confined, elaborated on exquisite ideas without bias, and cared about life, self, institutions, groups, health, and property. Their thinking, as reflected in their upward journey, represents a healthy perspective from a glorious period of an empire. Their thoughts are moderate, fair, and adaptable yet unwavering. Indeed, they demonstrate a sufficient concern for wisdom, but their attention is more focused on the virtues of a citizen. They believed that a healthy life is one spent correctly managing worldly affairs. Individual existence exists, but if it is not addressed within the relationships between oneself and society and others, such a life is fragile—even meaningless. In this sense, these books are more suitable for those who are not averse to public affairs and are committed to them. Of course, without a doubt, they are also worth reading for every independent thinker who does not get bogged down in overthinking.