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“Serve others. The failing recipe for happiness and success is to want the good of others." "happiness is when I see others happy. Happiness is a shared thing. I feel very diminished happiness if it is something I enjoy myself.” quote by Desmond Tutu
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“Serve others. The failing recipe for happiness and success is to want the good of others." "happiness is when I see others happy. Happiness is a shared thing. I feel very diminished happiness if it is something I enjoy myself.”

Desmond Tutu

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address on service, 2005

True happiness comes from serving others, not self‑centered pursuits.

In simple terms: Helping others creates joy.

Key Takeaway

Serve to feel fulfilled.

Themes

service happiness selflessness

Mood

inspirational empathetic

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • community work
  • team projects
  • leadership

Key Concepts

altruism shared joy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does serving others affect your mood?
  • Can you find joy in others' success?
A Different Perspective

Self‑interest can undermine genuine fulfillment.

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