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“Quite apart from anything else, my experience is trying to change things for the better makes you feel better, healthier. Humans are communicative animals: when you do good in a community, the benefits eventually get back to you.” quote by Anita Roddick
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“Quite apart from anything else, my experience is trying to change things for the better makes you feel better, healthier. Humans are communicative animals: when you do good in a community, the benefits eventually get back to you.”

Anita Roddick

About This Quote

Source Speech: TED Talk, 2009

Helping others improves personal well‑being; goodwill circulates within communities.

In simple terms: Doing good feels good.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness daily.

Themes

community well‑being reciprocity

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • neighbourhood projects
  • workplace culture
  • family support

Key Concepts

altruism social health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small act can you do today?
  • How does giving affect your mood?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can be exploited or unreciprocated.

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