How would you translate Marcus Aurelius's self-description from Greek into Latin?

1. Which translation of Meditations Marcus Aurelius is best?
2. Was Marcus Aurelius Latin?
3. Is Marcus Aurelius Roman or Greek?
4. Did Marcus Aurelius write in Greek?

Which translation of Meditations Marcus Aurelius is best?

The best Meditations translation is by Gregory Hays. (Sign up for our free 7-day course on Stoicism to see our interview with Professor Hays). He writes in modern plain English and understands how to make Marcus's words concise and fluid. It is highly recommended you first read the Hays translation.

Was Marcus Aurelius Latin?

Even though Aurelius' native language was Latin (the lingua franca of the Western Roman Empire), Aurelius was a great admirer of Greek culture and philosophy. It was common for educated Latin-speaking Romans to learn Greek as a second language.

Is Marcus Aurelius Roman or Greek?

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Latin: [ˈmaːr.kus̠ auˈreː.li.us̠ an.toː.ˈniː.nus̠]; English: /ɔːˈriːliəs/ aw-REE-lee-əs; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher.

Did Marcus Aurelius write in Greek?

Latin literature

…was written in Greek, the Meditations of the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Elocutio novella, a blend of archaisms and colloquial speech, is seen to best advantage in Apuleius (born about 125). Other writers of note were Aulus Gellius and Macrobius.