Quotes about Altruism
Agape is disinterested love. . . . Agape does not begin by discriminating between worthy and unworthy people, or any qualities people possess. It begins by loving others for their sakes. . . . Therefore, agape makes no distinction between friend and enemy; it is directed toward both.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
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.
— George Bernard Shaw
He who would do good to another, must do it in minute particulars.
— Anonymous
The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
— Albert Schweitzer
The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others.
— Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?
— George Eliot
In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.
— William Barclay
He who lives only for himself is truly dead to others.
— Publilius Syrus
Provision for others is a fundamental responsibility of human life.
— Woodrow Wilson
Kindness is the ability to love people more than they deserve.
— Anonymous
Right Now Is the Time to Be Kind You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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.
— Albert Schweitzer