Quotes about Altruism

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.

I go out to preach with two propositions in mind. First, every person ought to give his life to Christ. Second, whether or not anyone else gives him his life, I will give him mine.

The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.

I'm going to tell you the most important secret of human life. The most critical need of the human soul is to be kind.

What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.

giving is one of our greatest joys. It's also one of the most fearless and powerful gestures there is.

The power of giving is so strong that the excitement and the good feelings are often greater for the giver than for the receiver. Which

No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

No man becomes rich unless he enriches others.

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

The measure of life is not its duration, but its donation.