Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
Seneca The YoungerRead
He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doing good for others also brings goodness to oneself, as the act of kindness itself is rewarding.
This quote by Seneca highlights the idea that acts of kindness not only benefit the recipient but also provide intrinsic rewards to the giver. The consciousness of contributing positively to others' lives fosters a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that enriches one's own existence.
Themes
KindnessSelflessnessRewardPhilosophyWell-Doing
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech promoting community service, one might say, 'As Seneca reminds us, 'He that does good to another does good also to himself.'
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