A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.
While many Roman nobles pursued pleasure or power, Marcus turned inward and asked: 'What is truly worth wanting?' He realised that ambitions shape our character. Shallow aims produce shallow lives. By aligning his ambitions with virtue and justice rather than ego, he cultivated purpose. Every goal became a test of values — not just desire.
Examine your goals. Are they worthy of the person you want to become?
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve — but be sure your aim is true."