Henry Van Dyke - To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something ...

Henry Van Dyke Zitate

To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.

Henry Van Dyke

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Verlangen und danach streben, der Welt einen Dienst zu erweisen, etwas zu tun, das wirklich das Glück, das Wohlergehen und die Tugend der Menschheit erhöhen soll - dies ist eine Wahl, die für uns alle möglich ist; und sicherlich ist es ein guter Hafen, um zu segeln.

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