“Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if you will ever dig.”Marcus Aurelius · Gânduri către sine · 180 · Gânduri către sine, Cartea VII, 59
Aurelius encourages constant inner searching, like a spring that must be dug repeatedly. It is not a one-time discovery but a continuous effort. For example, when you feel a lack of compassion, do not wait for others to give it to you; dig within yourself and you will find the capacity to be better.
Why it matters Today, when we are bombarded with external solutions (books, courses, advice), this aphorism reminds us that essential answers are already within us.