Quotes about Service

Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.

We are bound in honor to strive to bring ever nearer the day when, as far is humanly possible, we shall be able to realize the ideal that each man shall have an equal opportunity to show the stuff that is in him by the way in which he renders service.

Tremble in His midst so as to never falter in the midst of the grave responsibilities of life. Humility properly placed is the only sure foundation of leadership.

Remember, your prerogative is to govern, and not to serve the things of this world.

Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying, or meditating, or endeavoring something for the public good.

Whoever loves much, does much...

Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

Do what pleases others, not yourself. â—Å  Choose to do and have less rather than more. â—Å  Be a servant; seek the lowest place. â—Å  Pray to become all that God wants you to be.

The world promises things that are temporal and small, and it is served with great eagerness. I (Christ) promise things that are great and eternal, and the hearts of mortals are slow to stir.

Indeed it is not learning that makes a man holy and just, but a virtuous life makes him pleasing to God. I would rather feel contrition than know how to define it. For what would it profit us to know the whole Bible by heart and the principles of all the philosophers if we live without grace and the love of God? Vanity of vanities and all is vanity, except to love God and serve Him alone.

He only is truly great, who hath great charity. He is truly great who deemeth himself small, and counteth all height of honour as nothing.

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