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.”
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.
Help others to heal yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- friendship
- counseling
- community work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance helping others with self‑care?
- What small act can you do today?
Self‑care is also needed; helping others isn’t a cure‑all.