I just finished Meditations. I would say he was _very_ world weary, there were many notes to himself about dealing with annoying or frustrating people, and not

I just finished Meditations. I would say he was _very_ world weary, there were many notes to himself about dealing with annoying or frustrating people, and not being surprised at their behaviour. I imagine as an emperor he had to deal with heaps of petitioners spewing absolute garbage and had to try very hard not to lose it.