Quotes about Altruism
You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love.
— St. Augustine
I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters and that it sis my duty ... This is my highest and best use as a human.
— Ben Stein
Swords don't glorify the creator-God. Love does. Self-giving love, best of all.
— NT Wright
Love is free; it does not depend on the desirability of its object, but loves for love's sake.
— Thomas Merton
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up.
— Max Lucado
We are at our best when we are giving. In fact, we are most like God when we are giving.
— Max Lucado
Happiness happens when you give." Doing good does good for the doer.
— Max Lucado
If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.
— Maya Angelou
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.
— Maya Angelou
The honorary duty of a human being is to love.
— Maya Angelou
I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good.
— Maya Angelou
Good done anywhere is good done everywhere.
— Maya Angelou