As precious as life itself is our heritage of individual freedom, for man's free agency is a God-given gift.
David O. MckayRead
Seek to share joy with others, or to make somebody else happy, and you will find your own soul radiant with the joy you wished for another.
Interpretation
Sharing joy with others enhances your own happiness.
This quote emphasizes the idea that true happiness is found not only in personal satisfaction but in the act of bringing joy to others. When you strive to uplift others and spread happiness, you cultivate a radiant spirit within yourself, reflecting the joy you create in the lives of those around you.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of community and happiness.
As precious as life itself is our heritage of individual freedom, for man's free agency is a God-given gift.
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I'm trying to look at my blessings and how amazingly well against all odds things have turned out for me.
Let men be happy, informed, skillful, well behaved, and productive.
HAPPINESS is ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED
The constant happiness is curiosity.
Elrond's house was perfect, whether you liked food or sleep or story-telling or singing (or reading), or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all. Merely to be there was a cure for weariness. ... Evil things did not come into the secret valley of Rivendell.
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