Quotes on Helping Others

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster," I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

The pacifist's task today is to find a method of helping and healing which provides a revolutionary constructive substitute for war.

Why wouldn't I help? What good reason do I have as a human being with power and a sense of empathy and morality, why wouldn't I do something?

A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.

Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute reveal that Christ's love has not yet turned them into the sympathetic persons the gospel should make them.

If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volunteers.

The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company culture. Most skills can be learned, but it is difficult to train people on their personality.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.

If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others.

Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it. No destructive lies. No ridiculous fears. No debilitating anger.

Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we cannot help others, at least we should try not to create pain and suffering for them.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

If I weren't performing, I'd be a beauty editor or a therapist. I love creativity, but I also love to help others. My mother was a hairstylist, and they listen to everyone's problems - like a beauty therapist!

There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.

Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So let's take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.