It’s only the giving that makes you what you are.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the things you do for others, not just the things you get for yourself, are what really make you who you are. When you give to others and help them, it helps you become a better, more caring person. Doing kind things for people is an important part of what makes you the unique individual that you are.
About Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson is a British musician best known as the singer, flautist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Jethro Tull. He is a multi-instrumentalist who has released several solo albums, including a sequel to the 1972 Jethro Tull album Thick as a Brick.
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