The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human life finds purpose through serving others and showing compassion.
- In plain terms
- We live to help others and show compassion.
- What can you take from it?
- Find purpose in serving others with compassion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life purpose?
- How do you show compassion?
Another view
Some may find personal fulfillment without focusing on service to others.
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