Saint Francis, Buddha, Muhammad, Maimonides - all spoke the truth when they said the only way to serve yourself is to serve others; and that Aristotle was right, before them, when he said the only way to assure yourself happiness is to learn to give happiness. (Mario Cuomo)

Saint Francis, Buddha, Muhammad, Maimonides - all spoke the truth when they said the only way to serve yourself is to serve others; and that Aristotle was right, before them, when he said the only way to assure yourself happiness is to learn to give happiness.

Mario Cuomo

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