I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.
Katharine HepburnRead
I don't believe in religion. I believe the example of Christ. I believe in the example of a perfect human being that if you can live for other people away from yourself you will be happy. If you live for yourself you will be unhappy and then you will not be able to sleep or do anything else... finally. I think insofar, and I really believe this, insofar as people do live with the other fellow [God] in mind, they have to be happy you know? Because it raises you up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of living for others rather than oneself for true happiness.
Katharine Hepburn suggests that genuine fulfillment and happiness stem from selflessness and caring for others. By following the example of Christ as an ideal of humanity, she argues that one can achieve a more profound sense of joy and purpose when living with others in mind, rather than being selfish. This perspective highlights the intrinsic link between altruism and personal contentment.
Themes
HappinessSelflessnessSelf-SacrificeCare For OthersExample Of Christ
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a motivational speech about community service.
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