There is only one enduring happiness in life — to live for others.
In plain words
The happiness that lasts comes from helping other people.
Where these words come from
- 78% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Family Happiness (1859), novella.
- 1859
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Chief JosephNo one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for any one else.Charles DickensAmong 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 ShakespeareMen exist for the sake of one another. Teach them then, or bear with them.Marcus Aurelius