“Be unselfish. That is the first and final commandment for those who would be useful and happy in their usefulness. If you think of yourself only, you cannot develop because you are choking the source of development, which is spiritual expansion through thought for others.”
Quote by Charles William Eliot
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Charles William Eliot
Charles William Eliot was an American poet born on March 20, 1834, and died on August 22, 1926. His poetry is known for its profound thoughts and beautiful language, which had a significant impact on American literature. more
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