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Happiest Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

“And so when the whole man will be outside himself, and happy for no reason except that he is so outside himself, he will enjoy some of the ineffable share in the supreme good which draws everything into itself.” quote by Desiderius Erasmus
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““And so when the whole man will be outside himself, and happy for no reason except that he is so outside himself, he will enjoy some of the ineffable share in the supreme good which draws everything into itself.””

Desiderius Erasmus

About This Quote

Source Book: Praise of Folly, 1511

When a person transcends self‑interest, they experience a pure joy that connects them to a universal good.

In simple terms: Self‑transcendence brings universal joy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and self‑lessness.

Themes

spirituality philosophy joy

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • volunteering
  • art creation

Key Concepts

transcendence theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑lessness affect your happiness?
  • What practices foster this state?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting without practice.

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