Quotes About Altruism

He gave it all to charity," said my father. "Diabetes research, I can understand that. But cancer research? He didn't even have cancer!

it is so much better to work for others than for one's self alone.

courage and devotion always stir generous hearts, and win admiration…

El mundo esta lleno de mujeres como Beth, timidas y tranquilas, que aguardan sentadas en un rincon hasta que alguien las necesita, que se entregan a los demas con tanta alegria que nadie ve su sacrificio hasta que el pequeño grillo del hogar cesa de chirriar y la dulce soledad desaparece para dejar tras de si silencio y oscuridad.

What right have I to more gay gowns, when some poor babies have none; or to spend time making myself fine, while there is so much bitter want in the world?

he felt he could willingly give his life for them.

Mrs. Jo sat smiling over her book as she built castles in the air, just as she used to do when a girl, only then they were for herself, and now they were for other people, which is the reason perhaps that some of them came to pass in reality — for charity is an excellent foundation to build anything upon.

When you feel out of sorts, try to make some one else happy, and you will soon be so yourself.

You think then, that it is better to have a few duties and live a little for others, do you?

I know you've got something nice in your pocket, George; give her some

Non c'è pericolo che il vero ingegno e la vera bontà rimangano per molto tempo nascoste ma anche se questo accadesse la coscienza di possedere queste qualità e di impiegarle pel bene del prossimo, dovrebbe dare sufficiente soddisfazione, e, te lo ripeto, la più bella dote di una fanciulla è la modestia.

That's loving our neighbor better than ourselves, and I like it.

and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.

She loved to do the little things that others did not see, or were too busy to stop for: and while doing them, without a thought of thanks, she made sunshine for herself as well as others. That is how I was brought up and how I brought up my children. <3

There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind

That's loving our neighbor better than ourselves, and I like it, said Meg, as they set out their presents while their mother was upstairs collecting clothes for the poor Hummels.

There can't be too much charity!

serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color.

Há muitas Beths neste mundo, tímidas e sossegadas, sentadas nos seus cantos à espera que alguém precise delas e as chame, a viver tão alegremente em prol dos outros que ninguém se apercebe dos sacrifícios que fazem até que um dia o pequeno grilo deixa de cantar e a sua presença doce e radiante desaparece, deixando apenas sombra e silêncio.

È sbalorditivo come le persone diventino generose e accorte appena vengano indotte a rendersi conto di un dovere, un atto di carità, un errore.

Una cosa può dartela [...]. Può darti il piacere di fare del bene. Questa è una delle cose più dolci della vita, e possono goderne tanto il ricco quanto il povero.

He can give you one thing, Tilly,—the pleasure of doing good. That is one of the sweetest things in life; and the poor can enjoy it as well as the rich.

You see, when people once begin to do kindnesses, it is so easy and pleasant, they find it hard to leave off; and sometimes it beautifies them so that they find they love one another very much—as Mr. Chrome and Miss Kent discovered that wondrous day.

Rose: A real sacrifice is giving up something you want or enjoy very much, isn't it? Alec: Yes. Rose: Doing it one's own self because one loves another person very much and wants her to be happy? Alec: Yes. Rose: And doing it pleasantly, and being glad about it, and not minding the praise if it doesn't come? Alec: Yes dear, that is the true spirit of self-sacrifice...