The noblest question in the world is, what good may I do in it?
Where these words come from
- 90% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Poor Richard's Almanack (aphorism #509), Franklin's own annual almanac, published Philadelphia 1733-1758.
- Poor Richard's Almanack
- 1733-1758 · Philadelphia · annual almanac aphorism
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Chief JosephNo one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for any one else.Charles DickensThere is only one enduring happiness in life — to live for others.Leo TolstoyAmong individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.Benito JuárezAs to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.HippocratesThe quality of mercy is not strain'd, it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.William Shakespeare