Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotations on Good Deeds

Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.
James Russell Lowell (1819–91) American Poet, Critic

Everyone whose deeds are more than his wisdom, his wisdom endures; and everyone whose wisdom is more than his deeds, his wisdom does not endure.
The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith

What monster have we here? A great Deed at this hour of day? A great just deed—and not for pay? Absurd—or insincere?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–61) English Poet

Whatever is done for love always occurs beyond good and evil.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) German Philosopher, Scholar, Writer

If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.
Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) American Philosopher

Verily the kindness that gazes upon itself in a mirror turns to stone, and a good deed that calls itself by tender names becomes the parent to a curse.
Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) Lebanese-born American Philosopher, Poet, Painter, Theologian, Sculptor

Our acts make or mar us, we are the children of our own deeds.
Victor Hugo (1802–85) French Novelist

The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.
T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) American-born British Poet, Dramatist, Literary Critic

As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.
Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) American Philosopher

Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more on it. A strength which becomes clearer and stronger through experiences of such obstacles is the only strength that can conquer them. Resistance is only a waste of strength.
Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) French Theologian, Musician, Philosopher, Physician

Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice.
Henry Ford (1863–1947) American Businessperson, Engineer

That best portion of a good man’s life; His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
William Wordsworth (1770–1850) English Poet

Though language forms the preacher, ‘Tis “good works” make the man.
Eliza Cook (1818–89) English Author, Poet

A good picture is equivalent to a good deed.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–90) Dutch Painter

Ambition and love are the wings to great deeds.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet

Brave deeds are most estimable when hidden.
Blaise Pascal (1623–62) French Mathematician, Physicist, Theologian

Mighty in deeds and not in words.
Anonymous

Those who shine in the second rank, are eclipsed by the first.
French Proverb

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.
George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans) (1819–80) English Novelist

Though it is possible to utter words only with the intention to fulfill the will of God, it is very difficult not to think about the impression which they will produce on men and not to form them accordingly. But deeds you can do quite unknown to men, only for God. And such deeds are the greatest joy that a man can experience.
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) Russian Novelist

Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.
Thomas Paine (1737–1809) American Nationalist, Author, Pamphleteer, Radical, Inventor

Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words is cheap in deeds.
Walter Raleigh (1552–1618) English Courtier, Navigator, Poet

To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.
Sophocles (495–405 BCE) Ancient Greek Dramatist

Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds.
Buddhist Teaching

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.
Herodotus (c.485–425 BCE) Ancient Greek Historian

O Lord, how many read the Word, and yet from vice are not deterred.
Unknown

In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the absence of a caress.
Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) Canadian Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Novelist

Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.
Dodie Smith (1896–1990) British Novelist, Playwright, Writer

Good deeds from good intentions flow; but good intentions only; build for us a place below.
Unknown

Our deeds still travel with us from afar, and what we have been makes us what we are.
George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans) (1819–80) English Novelist

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