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Brooding Quote by Arnold Bennett

“The best cure for worry, depression, melancholy, brooding, is to go deliberately forth and try to lift with one's sympathy the gloom of somebody else.” quote by Arnold Bennett
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“The best cure for worry, depression, melancholy, brooding, is to go deliberately forth and try to lift with one's sympathy the gloom of somebody else.”

Arnold Bennett

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Cure for Worry, 1915

Helping others alleviates personal sorrow and anxiety.

In simple terms: Aid others to lift your spirits.

Key Takeaway

Help others to heal yourself.

Themes

compassion mental health service

Mood

empathetic motivational

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • friendship
  • counseling
  • community work

Key Concepts

psychology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance helping others with self‑care?
  • What small act can you do today?
A Different Perspective

Self‑care is also needed; helping others isn’t a cure‑all.

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