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“Be about ten times more magnanimous than you believe yourself capable of being. Your life will be a hundred times better for it.” quote by Cheryl Strayed
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““Be about ten times more magnanimous than you believe yourself capable of being. Your life will be a hundred times better for it.””

Cheryl Strayed

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Longest Way Home, Cheryl Strayed, 2015

Cultivate generosity beyond your self‑estimate; it dramatically improves life quality.

In simple terms: Be more generous than you think.

Key Takeaway

Practice magnanimity daily.

Themes

generosity self‑growth optimism well‑being

Mood

inspirational motivational

Type

self‑help growth

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • team leadership
  • personal goals
  • relationship building
  • financial giving

Key Concepts

positive psychology self‑efficacy altruism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What magnanimous act can you take today?
  • How will you balance generosity with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Excessive generosity can lead to burnout or neglect of self‑care.

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