Desire Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing the service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make, not only for our own happiness, but that of the world at large”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Service to Humanity, 1931
Deliberate service habit strengthens desire to serve, benefiting self and world.
In simple terms: Doing service on purpose builds more desire to serve.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intentional service for personal and global happiness.
Themes
service
personal growth
global welfare
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community projects
- charitable work
- daily kindness
- professional volunteering
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
psychology of altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep service selfless?
- What small service can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Service can become self‑serving if motives are impure.
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