Ralph Waldo EmersonIt is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
About This Quote
This quote is a reference to our human need to help others. We all have that need, but it doesn't always help us the way we hope it would. Sometimes, you can make a difference in another’s life, but it may not be the best thing for you. What if someone helps you with something, and then doesn't do anything for you? You may feel like they don't care about you.
It's hard to know what someone else is thinking or feeling. When one person helps another, that’s good for everyone involved.
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