Quotes about Altruism

A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain.

The man of noble mind seeks to achieve the good in others and not their evil. The little-minded man is the reverse of this.

Is quick relief worth it? No, it isn't. I'd rather take the pain myself so they won't have to.

He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies

It would not disturb me if (supposing the impossible) God himself did not see my good actions. I love him so much, that I would like to give him joy without his knowing who gave it. When he does know, he is, as it were, obliged to make a return.

Nothing will hinder you more than thinking only about yourself.

What I have given, I can take away and restore when it pleases Me. What I give remains Mine, and thus when I take it away I take nothing that is yours, for every good gift and every perfect gift is Mine.

Your sole desire should be the glory of God, not the praise of others.

It's meaningless to live a long life if you think only about yourself, and give no thought to caring about others.

He who hath true and perfect charity, in no wise seeketh his own good, but desireth that God alone be altogether glorified. He envieth none, because he longeth for no selfish joy; nor doth he desire to rejoice in himself, but longeth to be blessed in God as the highest good.

He doth much who loveth much. He doth much who doth well. He doth well who ministereth to the public good rather than to his own.

Charity is love; not all love is charity.