Quotes about Altruism

What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?

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.

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

Provision for others is a fundamental responsibility of human life.

Kindness is the ability to love people more than they deserve.

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.

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.

Nothing liberates our greatness like the desire to help, the desire to serve.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.

Set about doing good to somebody. Put on your hat and go and visit the sick and poor of your neighborhood; inquire into their circumstances and minister to their wants. Seek out the desolate and afflicted and oppressed ... I have often tried this method, and have always found it the best medicine for a heavy heart.

The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer somebody else up.

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