A person starts to live when he can live outside himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True living begins when one acts for others rather than just for self.
- In plain terms
- You start living when you care about more than yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Serve others to find true purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you do for others?
- How do you balance self and service?
Another view
Self care is also important for sustaining service to others.
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