The happiest ones are those who have a character which would prefer their services to be unknown to all generations.
Interpretation
True happiness comes from selfless service rather than seeking recognition or fame.
This quote by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk suggests that the most content individuals are those who serve others without the desire for acknowledgment or public praise. Instead of seeking out their name in lights, they find joy and fulfillment in the act of giving and contributing to the greater good, cherishing the impact of their actions over the accolades that may come from them.
In practice
In a speech about charity and community work.
Would not obeying to my mother's warnings, who is at least 25 years older than me, be returning to the past? And rebelling against her would mean ruining my mother's, who, I am convinced that, is a virtuous high woman, heart and evaluations. I do not find this right, either.
I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea. He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government; it is as if he would catch his people in a trap. My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. Let them worship as they will; every man can follow his own conscience, provided it does not interfere with sane reason or bid him against the liberty of his fellow-men.
God is my witness that up to now, my only aspiration in life is to be a useful element within the army! I have for long been convinced that, to safeguard the country and give happiness to the people, it is necessary first of all to prove once more to the world that our army is still the old Turkish army.
The necessary thing for anyone to be happy and contented as long as he lives is working for the ones who will come after him rather than working for himself... One can reach the true delight and happiness in the life only by working for the existence, honor, and happiness of the future generations.
On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, Δ°stanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens.
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
I reached for sleep and drew it round me like a blanket muffling pain and thought together in the merciful dark
If we think we will have joy only by praying and singing psalms, we will be disillusioned. But if we fill our lives with simple good things and constantly thank God for them, we will be joyful, that is, full of joy.
People ask me a lot, 'How can you smile all the time?' I tell them, 'I was never angry. God created me this way. He created me laughing and smiling.'
Happiness is a monstrosity! Punished are those who seek it.
The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.
The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting.
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