Quotes about Altruism
loved. For he who loved himself became great by himself, and he who loved other men became great by his selfless devotion, but he who loved God became greater than all.
- Soren Kierkegaard
Many people despise those who spend their health, strength and money for the salvation of others, and call them mad. And yet it is they who will save many and be saved themselves.
- Sadhu Sundar Singh
Like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
- Mother Teresa
Ultimately, no man or woman is happy unless they have found a way to contribute beyond themselves.
- Tony Robbins
Spiritual strength frequently comes through selfless service.
- Thomas Monson
Man should earnestly desire the well - being of all God's creations and pray that we may have the strength to do so.
- Mahatma Gandhi
By lighting another's candle you brighten your own.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me?
- Brian Tracy
We do not exist for ourselves.
- Thomas Merton
The success of love is in the loving - it is not in the result of loving.
- Mother Teresa
The man who lives for himself is a failure; the man who lives for others has achieved true success.
- Norman Vincent Peale
A person acting from a motivation of contribution and service rises to such a level of moral authority that worldly success is a natural result.
- Marianne Williamson