Before we can bring happiness to others, we first must be happy ourselves; nor will happiness abide within us unless we confer it on others. If there be a smile upon our lips, those around us will soon smile too; and our happiness will become the truer and deeper as we see that these others are happy. "It is not seemly that I, who, willingly, have brought sorrow to none, should permit myself to be sad, " said Marcus Aurelius, in one of his noblest passages. Maurice Maeterlinck
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who lived from 121-180 A.D. He is known as one of the great philosophers in history, known for writing Meditations, a book of his thoughts on Stoicism. The quote above is one of his most famous quotes. When you feel sorry for yourself, it affects your attitude and outlook on life.

At the same time, your happiness will be diminished when you are unhappy over someone else’s misfortunes. Therefore, being happy for others will bring you happiness in return.

Source: Wisdom And Destiny

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