I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness comes from finding and serving a purpose rather than pursuing personal destiny.
- In plain terms
- Happy people serve others not just seek their own path.
- What can you take from it?
- Find happiness by serving others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Am I serving others?
- What does true happiness mean to me?
Another view
It may overlook personal fulfillment derived from non service oriented pursuits.
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