A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain.

It is through generous giving, that we affirm before the world, our nation's faith in the inalienable right of every man, to a life of freedom, justice and security.

But if we have the energy of compassion and loving kindness in us, the people around us will be influenced by our way of being and living.

It's meaningless to live a long life if you think only about yourself, and give no thought to caring about others.

We are not wise in ourselves.7 So we must support one another,8 be tolerant of each other,9 help, teach and advise one another. It is in times of trouble that we really discover the true value of our helpers. They do not weaken us, but reveal their true nature.

Every agent makes its like

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.

He noticed that it was the men who comforted others and who gave away their last piece of bread who survived the longest — and who offered proof that everything can be taken away from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances.

That man, she thought, her anger rising in her, never gave; that man took.

Kindness in words creates confidence; kindness in thinking creates profoundness; kindness in giving creates love.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

I find it much easier to counsel than to be counseled, to reach out to a friend in my small group who is feeling insercure than to reveal my own inseurity. The truth is we don't much like being dependent. We don't enjoy admitting how depeately we long for someone's kindness and involvement. It's so humbling.