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There is joy in self-forgetfulness.
"There is joy in self-forgetfulness."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Attention to other people's happiness can interrupt a painful sense of isolation. Keller describes finding connection through shared enjoyment, rather than erasing her own needs or denying difficult feelings.
Key takeaway:
Let care for others widen the sources of happiness available to you.
Origin of the quote
The Story of My Life, Chapter XXII (1903). Also present in the autobiographical serial published in The Ladies' Home Journal, August 1902.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe VCU-hosted serial text contains the phrase as words whispered by personified hope. It introduces Keller's account of finding happiness through other people's experiences.
