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When fortunate people find too little enjoyment in life, the cause is generally that they care for nobody but themselves

Drawn from what John Stuart Mill said

What makes a good life?under our view: Turning outward, to other people and their needs, is what makes a person happier

What John Stuart Mill actually said

  1. John Stuart Mill Philosopher (1806 to 1873), a utilitarian and liberal
    When people who are tolerably fortunate in their outward lot do not find in life sufficient enjoyment to make it valuable to them, the cause generally is, caring for nobody but themselves.

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