Quote by Leo Rosten

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I

Summary

This quote challenges the popular belief that the purpose of life is to seek happiness. Instead, it argues that the true purpose lies in being useful, responsible, and compassionate. The quote suggests that leading a meaningful life is not about personal joy, but about making a difference, leaving a legacy, and standing for something greater than oneself. It emphasizes the importance of actively living a life that has an impact, rather than simply existing for the sake of individual happiness.

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