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.””
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.
Cultivate humility and self‑lessness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- volunteering
- art creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑lessness affect your happiness?
- What practices foster this state?
Joy may be fleeting without practice.