The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.

We are fonder of visiting our friends in health than in sickness. We judge less favorably of their characters when any misfortune happens to them; and a lucky hit, either in business or reputation, improves even their personal appearance in our eyes.

Trouble shared is trouble halved.

He who would do good to another, must do it in minute particulars.

The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbour.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.

The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others.

You don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here, too.

What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.

He who lives only for himself is truly dead to others.

Provision for others is a fundamental responsibility of human life.