Age Quote by Sudha Murty
“There were instances when I felt cheated because my feeling of social service was neither acknowledged or reciprocated by the second party. It is with growing age and experience that I realised, I was doing it for myself and not for others. Hence, I found my happiness and satisfaction in it.”
About This Quote
The author realized that acts of service were driven by self‑fulfillment rather than external validation, leading to genuine happiness.
In simple terms: Helping others became a source of personal joy.
Key Takeaway
Serve for inner satisfaction.
Themes
service
self‑awareness
growth
happiness
motivation
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
introspective
Type
philosophical
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- volunteer projects
- career mentoring
- community building
Key Concepts
psychology of altruism
self‑determination
meaningful work
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we seek recognition for helping?
- How can we shift focus to internal reward?
