Quotes about Selflessness

This is true joy of life-the being used for a purpose that is recognized by yourself as a right one, instead of being a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

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 only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

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

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

Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

Do things for others and you'll find your self-consciousness evaporating like morning dew.

No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.

To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs of their children. As a consequence of this sacrifice, conscientious parents develop a nobility of character and learn to put into practice the selfless truths taught by the Savior Himself.

I try to keep in my mind the simple question: Am I trying to do good or make myself look good? Too many of our responsibilities get added to our plate when we are trying to please people, impress people, prove ourselves, acquire power, increase our prestige. All those motivations are about looking good more than doing good.

One of the problems with being relatively conscious and human, is that you want to help everybody.

Life isn't just about what you can have; it's about what you have to give, what kind of person do you want to be?