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Marcus Aurelius

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.

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Marcus Aurelius is saying that the source of goodness is inside each person, and it will continue to flow as long as one keeps searching for it. This means that by making an effort to explore your inner self, you can find and nurture the good qualities within you.

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