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Grief Quote by Tryon Edwards

“To rejoice in another prosperity, is to give content to your own lot: to mitigate another grief, is to alleviate or dispel your own” quote by Tryon Edwards
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“To rejoice in another prosperity, is to give content to your own lot: to mitigate another grief, is to alleviate or dispel your own”

Tryon Edwards

About This Quote

Source Book: Self‑Help, 1935 (The Power of Positive Thinking)

Finding joy in others’ success and easing others’ sorrow brings personal contentment.

In simple terms: Helping others benefits yourself.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy and gratitude.

Themes

empathy gratitude contentment interdependence

Mood

warm reflective

Type

self‑help philosophical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • teamwork
  • family support
  • community service

Key Concepts

psychology social reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does helping others affect your mood?
  • Can you balance self‑interest with altruism?
A Different Perspective

May neglect self‑care.

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