Quotes about Selflessness

Consider that I labored not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.

The poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb.

Be alert to give service. What counts a great deal in life is what we do for others.

Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give -- which is everything.

The beauty of life does not depends how happy you are, but how happy others can be because of you

I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. It is about serving the people with selflessness, with sacrifice, and with the need to put the common good ahead of personal interests.

Rather than remain a sealed jar, she sought only to pour herself out to others. Everything she did mirrored her faith. It was as though every waking hour of the day she was devoted to pleasing her God by serving others. This God that she worshiped consumed her. It didn't ask for a brief visit to a temple, or a small votive offering of food or coin, or a few prayers every now and then. This God wanted all of her.

Lord, forgive me. You said go to her, and I let pride stand in my way. You said she needed me, and I didn't believe. You said love her, and I thought it would be easy. Help me. Open my heart and mind so that I will love her as you have loved me.