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“He who always seeks more light the more he finds, and finds more the more he seeks, is one of the few happy mortals who take and give in every point of time. The tide and ebb of giving and receiving is the sum of human happiness, which he alone enjoys who always wishes to acquire new knowledge…” quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
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“He who always seeks more light the more he finds, and finds more the more he seeks, is one of the few happy mortals who take and give in every point of time. The tide and ebb of giving and receiving is the sum of human happiness, which he alone enjoys who always wishes to acquire new knowledge, and always finds it.”

Johann Kaspar Lavater

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeking knowledge and giving it creates happiness; the cycle of learning and sharing enriches life.

In simple terms: Learning and sharing bring joy.

Key Takeaway

Pursue knowledge and share generously.

Themes

knowledge happiness generosity

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • community service

Key Concepts

learning reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to discern useful knowledge?
  • When to with?
A Different Perspective

Not all knowledge is beneficial.

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