The emperor, MARCUS AURELIUS ANOTNINUS, was born in rome in 121 A.D.,and was the most distinguished royal philosopher of all time.It was written of him that he was always generous and freely forgave even his most bitter enemies. For instance,when AVIDIUS CASSIUS,who had betrayed his friendship,was murdered,MARCUS AURELIUS "lamented that the fates had not given him his fondest wish, to have freely pardoned the man who had basely conspired against his happiness".

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