Happiest are the people who give most happiness to others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People find happiness through giving it to others.
- In plain terms
- You are happiest when you make others happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Give happiness to get it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life meaningful?
- How do you define happiness?
Another view
Sometimes giving leads to burnout.
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