"Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose"
- William Cowper
About this Quote
This quote by William Cowper speaks to the idea that life is a weird deal. We owe life everything, yet life owes us bit. Cowper suggests that the only true joy originates from dedicating ourselves to a purpose, or a cause that is higher than ourselves. This could suggest devoting ourselves to a career, a relationship, a cause, or an enthusiasm. By doing so, we are able to discover real joy and satisfaction. Cowper's quote encourages us to look beyond our own wants and needs and to concentrate on something that is larger than ourselves. It is just through this kind of altruism that we can discover true happiness.
This quote is written / told by William Cowper between November 26, 1731 and April 25, 1800. He/she was a famous Poet from England.
The author also have 31 other quotes.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"
