Quotes About Selflessness

I would give the world to have one more person for whom I would lay down my life.

Is it possible to be so happy for one person and at the same time be so sad for oneself? "Only the most generous in spirit can manage it. The rest of us don't know how to be happy for another when our own dreams have gone astray.

Wyndham was a bore, in his humble opinion, but everything he did, every last decision and action - they were for others. It was all for Wyndham - the heritage, not the person. It was impossible not to respect such a man. But this was different. The duke wasn't standing up for his people, he was standing up for one person. It was a far more difficult thing to do.

a vital component of charity and grace is the ability not to draw attention to one's possession of them." Penelope pursed her lips as she pushed Eloise

Individually, yeah, I want to be the best version of me. But I want to make everyone else feel comfortable on the floor where they can go out there and they are just playing their game. That's when I'm the happiest, when every guy on the floor is just being that.

Earlier in my career, a lot of guys wanted individual numbers and to do well individually.

Going into games, it's not like I'm thinking about scoring or doing other things for me individually.

The financial industry is a service industry. It should serve others before it serves itself.

If you're a ball stopper, usually you're inefficient.

I have this inherent kind of want to help someone.

You know, I'm willing to dim my light so that somebody else can shine because, like, we all have to find our inner lights, and shine in one world.

Once I start putting all my little insecurities in my mind, I'm not actually acting. Then it's about me - and it should never be about me. It should be about the character.

The way my father worked altruistically and the manner in which he used to go behind bars and come back home smilingly was inspirational.

My beautiful, selfless sister Manuela Testolini-Benet continues to inspire me to be a better woman. Always thinking of others, always doing God's work.

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

It inspires me to see people who don't have much, but still give so much to others.

I really want to institute a culture that has nothing to do with shots or minutes or anything like that. It starts with a foundation of service.

My instruction to my parents is that I would rather they enjoy their retirement than leave me anything when they go. I am much happier watching them enjoying life.

Being an actor means being an instrument for someone else. I want to give myself completely.

In cinema, the hero is not the one who sacrifices their body always, but the person who sacrifices their heart. They allow their heart to break so everyone else can stay intact.

Those who slog with the intent to bring happiness to others will always be liked.

Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.

I'm always interested in working with people who are good team players - that are selfless that way in their interests and dedication to the project.

One of the most common mistakes for an entry-level job interview is to take the position: 'What is this job going to do for me?' You should be saying 'Here's what I can do and here's what I want to do to help you.'