The most interesting Roman isn't a philosopher like Marcus Aurelius or a conqueror like Julius Caesar.
It's Pliny the Younger, who was... a normal person.
Here are some highlights from the wit & wisdom of his letters. They're 2,000 years old, but they haven't aged a day:
A regulated nervous system doesnโt mean youโre a Buddhist monk. It means you can have big emotions, yell, or shut down then recover. A regulated nervous system is flexible, and resilientโ not calm 24/7.