Only those live who do good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True life is defined by doing good deeds.
- In plain terms
- Living well means doing good.
- What can you take from it?
- Good deeds give life value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What good can you do today?
- How do you define a life well-lived?
Another view
Good intentions do not always equal good outcomes.
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