The author of 《沉思录》 was the former emperor of Roma (161-180 B.C.). He is well known as the ruler-philosopher, and one of a few good emperors in the long history of Roman empire.

Despite his showing of justice and wisdom during his reign, Roman empire still fell to ruins. The reason is very simple: there were huge corruptions and countless number of dictators that the Roman system itself could not eliminate.

The outcome of the Roman empire's ruin is democracy.

I hope that Primer 温家宝 go beyond the petty words in 《沉思录》petty and personal feelings and lead China to democracy.