What is worse than having no sight is being able to see but having no vision.
Helen KellerRead
Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within. It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us which makes us happy; it is that which we think and feel and do, first for the other fellow and then for ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness comes from within ourselves and our thoughts, not from external sources.
This quote emphasizes that happiness is an internal state rather than something derived from external circumstances or material possessions. It suggests that true joy stems from our own thoughts, feelings, and actions, particularly when we prioritize the well-being of others alongside our own happiness.
Themes
HappinessInternalSelfThoughtsFeelings
In practice
Example use cases
It could be used in a motivational speech about finding inner peace and happiness.
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