Most Striking Quote
“Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue…as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a course greater than oneself.”
When you go beyond your own personal aspirations, become less self-centered and more others-oriented, the act of living a life of service towards others and elevating the quality of others' lives through your kindness will create a byproduct of happiness. At the end of the day, true success is found in the relationships we nurture.
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