The man who commands efficiently must have
obeyed others in the past, and the man who obeys
dutifully is worthy of being some day a commander.
—Cicero (106BCE–43BCE) Roman Philosopher, Orator, Politician, Lawyer
The sense that some one else cares always helps because it is the sense of love.
—George Edward Woodberry (1855–1930) American Literary Critic, Poet
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; but he who hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Charity: a thing that begins at home, and usually stays there.
—Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915) American Writer, Publisher, Artist, Philosopher
It is the individual who is not interested in his fellow men who has the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury to others. It is from among such individuals that all human failures spring.
—Alfred Adler (1870–1937) Austrian Psychiatrist
The highest panegyric, therefore, that private virtue can receive, is the praise of servants.
—Samuel Johnson (1709–84) British Essayist
If he works for you, you work for him.
—Japanese Proverb
Ladies and gentleman are permitted to have friends in the kennel, but not in the kitchen.
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish Playwright
We cannot all be masters,
nor all masters cannot he truly followed.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Knowing sorrow well, I learn to succor the distressed.
—Virgil (70–19 BCE) Roman Poet
The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.
—Og Mandino (1923–96) American Self-Help Author
For we must share, if we would keep, that blessing from above; ceasing to give, we cease to have; such is the law of love.
—Richard Chenevix Trench (1807–86) Irish Prelate, Philologist, Poet
Myth is an attempt to narrate a whole human experience, of which the purpose is too deep, going too deep in the blood and soul, for mental explanation or description.
—D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) English Novelist, Playwright, Poet, Essayist, Critic
There is a kind way of assisting our fellow-creatures which is enough to break their hearts while it saves their outer envelope.
—Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) Polish-born British Novelist
We not only need to be willing to give, but also to be open to receiving from others.
—Anonymous
Men resemble the gods in nothing so much as in doing good to their fellow creatures.
—Cicero (106BCE–43BCE) Roman Philosopher, Orator, Politician, Lawyer
I am loaded down to the guards with educational, benevolent, and other miscellaneous public work, I must not attempt to do more. I cannot without neglecting imperative duties.
—Rutherford B. Hayes (1822–93) American 19th Century President
There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.
—Walter Reuther (1907–70) American Trade Union Leader
Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anybody to this country and to mankind is to bring up a family.
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish Playwright
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: “What are you doing for others?”
—Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–68) American Civil Rights Leader, Clergyman
Always be a little kinder than necessary.
—J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) Scottish Novelist, Dramatist
There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first … when you learn to live for others, they will live for you.
—Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) Indian Hindu Mystic, Philosopher, Religious Leader
Keep doing good deeds long enough, and you’ll probably turn out a good man in spite of yourself.
—Louis Auchincloss (1917–2010) American Novelist, Lawyer
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.
—Marian Wright Edelman (b.1939) American Activist, Advocate
I’m not quite sure what the greatest achievement in a lifetime may be, but I am sure up there at the top of the list somewhere is to give pleasure to others.
—Unknown
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don’t put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.
—B. C. Forbes (1880–1954) Scottish-born American Journalist, Publisher
We shall serve for the joy of serving, prosperity shall flow to us and through us in unending streams of plenty.
—Charles Fillmore (1854–1948) American New Thought Mystic
All altruism springs from putting yourself in the other person’s place.
—Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878–1969) American Baptist Minister
I as little fear that God will damn a man that has charity as I hope that the priests can save one who has not.
—Alexander Pope (1688–1744) English Poet
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