Altruism Quote by Dalai Lama
“The root of happiness is altruism - the wish to be of service to others.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Happiness, 1998
True happiness comes from selfless service and caring for others.
In simple terms: Helping others creates joy.
Key Takeaway
Serve others to find happiness.
Themes
compassion
service
wellbeing
Mood
compassionate
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- community projects
- caregiving roles
- team leadership
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance service with self-care?
- What small acts of kindness can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Self-sacrifice can lead to burnout if boundaries aren't set.
![“[Altruism] is a moral system which holds that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the sole justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is his highest moral duty, value and virtue. This is the moral base of collectivism, of all dictatorships.” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f16/ayn-rand-59_altruism_altruism-is-a-moral-system-which-holds-t_311034.jpg)
