Delight Quote by Emanuel Swedenborg
“Love consists in desiring to give what is our own to another and feeling his delight as our own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Heaven and Hell by Emanuel Swedenborg, 1758
Feeling joy in another's happiness as if it were your own, and giving selflessly.
In simple terms: Joy in others' happiness as your own.
Key Takeaway
Share and celebrate others' joy.
Themes
compassion
selflessness
empathy
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- mentorship
- team projects
Key Concepts
Altruism
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑care with caring for others?
- What limits your ability to feel others' joy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook self‑care; self‑neglect.
