Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others.
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Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others.
How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
If we want to find happiness, let's stop thinking about gratitude or ingratitude and give for the inner joy of giving.
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.
Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do.
The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
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