Quotes about Altruism

Again and again Christ had taught that true greatness is measured by moral worth. In the estimation of heaven, greatness of character consists in living for the welfare of our fellow men, in doing works of love and mercy. Christ the King of glory was a servant to fallen man.

Our Saviour identifies His interest with that of suffering humanity.

I should not want to live unless I could live to do some good to others.

If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with all your heart. Lift their burden, and your own burden will be lighter.

The American way is to not need help, but to help.

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.      My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

No man or woman can be strong, gentle, pure, and good, without the world being better for it and without someone being helped and comforted by the very existence of that goodness.

He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more.

If any civilization is to survive, it is the morality of altruism that men have to reject.

One thing that has to cease among Christians is the appeal to an audience to give with the promise of getting something.

I do not wish any reward but to know I have done the right thing.

To do good is noble. To tell others to do good is even nobler and much less trouble.