unrelated, but:
is any current/recent state-head anywhere close to the caliber of Marcus Aurelius?
Who was the most recent {state,industry}-head to have that kind of self-awareness/introspection?
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Probably have to go back to Abraham Lincoln as a US state leadership example, but also lead during a challenging time.
aurelius' final act is what he should be judged on. He was a good head of state up until then. He should not to be remembered as a good head of state.
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