Quotes about Service

This is true joy of life-the being used for a purpose that is recognized by yourself as a right one, instead of being a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbour.

The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others.

What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?

In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.

Provision for others is a fundamental responsibility of human life.

I was hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: I was naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.

Nothing liberates our greatness like the desire to help, the desire to serve.

Set about doing good to somebody. Put on your hat and go and visit the sick and poor of your neighborhood; inquire into their circumstances and minister to their wants. Seek out the desolate and afflicted and oppressed ... I have often tried this method, and have always found it the best medicine for a heavy heart.

Do things for others and you'll find your self-consciousness evaporating like morning dew.