Marcus Aurelius: A Kind Ruler
Marcus Aurelius: A Kind Ruler
Once, long ago, there lived a man named Marcus Aurelius. He lived in a big place called Rome. Rome was very strong and important then. Marcus was the ruler of Rome. That means he was like the king!
A Good Man
Marcus was a good man. He was nice to people. He did not like to fight. He liked to think about things. He liked to write down his thoughts in a book. This book is now famous. It is called 'Meditations.'
Be Thankful
In his book, Marcus wrote that it is good to be happy with what you have. If you have food, be happy. If you have a home, be happy. If you have friends, be happy. He said to be thankful for things, big and small.
Do What Is Right
Marcus also thought it was important to do what is right. Even if it is hard, he said to be kind and fair. He helped people who needed help. He tried to make Rome a better place for everyone. Marcus Aurelius was a very wise and good ruler.
- Ruler:
- Someone who leads a place.
- Thankful:
- Happy for what you have.
- Meditations:
- A book with thoughts.
- wise:
- Smart and able to make good choices.
- fair:
- Treating people in an equal and honest way.
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“Marcus Aurelius: A Kind Ruler” is a biography reading passage about Ancient History, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (186 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.