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What does it mean?
Serving others and working for the common good is the highest moral duty.
In plain terms
Helping people and working for everyone's benefit is the best goal.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize service to others over personal gain.

Where it applies

  • career choice
  • volunteering
  • civic engagement

Putting it to work

  • volunteer
  • serve locally
  • prioritize collective needs

Questions to consider

  • What service do you offer?
  • How can you help your community?

Another view

Personal well-being also matters for sustainable service.

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