Quotes About Altruism

We have to move from the unbridled pursuit of self-gain at the expense of others to recovering appreciation for what we gain by caring and sharing with one another.

Mankind deserves sacrifice - but not of mankind.

It seems to me that there are two great enemies of peace - fear and selfishness.

poor boy! I never knew you, Yet I think I could not refuse this moment to die for you, if that would save you

May we always be burdened with thinking of the suffering of others, for that is what it means to be human.

Have you ever heard of the theory that it is better for one man to die than an entire nation to suffer? Do you believe that to be true? Is it ever okay to take a life in hopes of saving others?

It is not what you can do for your country, but what you can do for all of mankind.

It is more blessed to give than receive; for example, wedding presents.

O my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me.

Money should be used to help others.

When you have a bad day, a really bad day, try to treat the world better than it treated you.

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.

Real kindness seeks no return.

One who directs to good is rewarded similar to the doer of good.

Allah the Exalted loves him who forgoes worldly life, the Angels love him who rejects the vices, and the Muslims love him who gives up greediness in respect of the Muslims.

Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need is the true meaning of life.

Happiness is attained, not through self-interest, but through unconditional fidelity in endless love of eternal light.

The ultimate aim of the quest must be neither release nor ecstasy for oneself, but the wisdom and the power to serve others.

The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.

The sun of truth rises in the human being and illuminates his world when he lifts his mind from the darkness of ignorance and selfishness into the light of wisdom and altruism

The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you.

Just the idea that you are religious doesn't help at all. It does not help you; it does not help others. In order to really help others, you need to gain knowledge-wisdom.

He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.

Indeed, good is not good if one does not suffer in doing it.