Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing good for others ultimately benefits yourself as well.
- In plain terms
- Helping others helps you too.
- What can you take from it?
- Kindness returns to the giver.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you help others?
- What do you gain?
Another view
Kindness does not always bring direct returns.
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