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Always trying Quote by Wayne Dyer

“Not only are we going to shift in our own lives - away from always trying to identify ourselves on the basis of what we have, what we do, and who we are better than, and so on - but shift into more reaching out, more service, more kindness, more living the virtues that Lao Tzu spoke about…” quote by Wayne Dyer
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“Not only are we going to shift in our own lives - away from always trying to identify ourselves on the basis of what we have, what we do, and who we are better than, and so on - but shift into more reaching out, more service, more kindness, more living the virtues that Lao Tzu spoke about twenty-five hundred years ago.”

Wayne Dyer

About This Quote

Source Speech: Motivational Talk, 2000s

Encourages moving from self‑comparison to service, kindness, and ancient virtues.

In simple terms: Focus on serving others, not comparing yourself.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness and virtue daily.

Themes

service kindness virtue self‑transcendence

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • team leadership
  • community projects
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Laoist philosophy ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn kindness into action?
  • What virtue can you practice today?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic without concrete steps.

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