Quotes About Selflessness

A real selfish love like yours old pal Is something I shall never know again And I must always be a better man Because you loved me greatly, Rin Tin Tin.

When I think my actions will benefit others and not just myself, I find courage where I thought I had none. Holding others in my heart brings an uplifted quality to my actions, and I feel that I am being wise.

Leadership Wisdom refers to authenticity, compassion, insight, discernment, selflessness, purpose-driven behavior, and making decisions for the greater good over the advancement of the self. We can only develop wisdom as we learn to let go of our defenses and act out of choice rather than defensiveness. Robertson, Susan . Real Leadership: Waken To Wisdom . The Books Factory. Kindle Edition.

Maybe that's what love was -- walking willingly into the unknown for the sake of the other.

Pop, why didn't you ever marry again?" "I was a good husband to your mother," Pop said. "I would not be a good husband to another woman. It would not be fair, because I gave everything I had to my first marriage. Love is like that for some people.

I realize only one person will be damaged beyond repair if Peeta dies. Me.

I knew it. In this way, Peeta's not hard to predict. While I was wallowing around on the floor of that cellar, thinking only of myself, he was here, thinking of me. Shame isn't a strong enough word for what I feel.

Here, cover yourself with this and I'll wash your shorts." "Oh, I don't care if you see me," says Peeta.

No, you won her over. Gave up everything for her. Maybe that's the only way to convince her you love her.

No, you won her over. Gave up everything for her. Maybe that's the only way to convince her you love her." There's a long pause. "I should have volunteered to take your place in the first Games. Protected her then.

While I was wallowing around on the floor of that cellar, thinking only of myself, he was here, thinking only of me. Shame isn't a strong enough word for what I feel.

We both know they have to have a victor. It can only be one of us. Please, take it. For me.

He didn't bother to thank Ares. Somehow they were past thanking each other. Somehow it would almost be like thanking himself.

Peeta will ask Haymitch to let him go into the arena with me no matter what. For my sake. To protect me.

Everything. That's what Peeta wants me to take from him.

As Finnick moves to take my seat before the camera, Haymitch tells him, "You don't have to do this." "Yes, I do. If it will help her." Finnick balls up his rope in his hand. "I'm ready.

That's who he was at heart. A protector. I don't think he would've ever won the Games, because he'd have died trying to protect Lucy Gray." "Oh, like a dog or something." Lepidus nodded. "A really good one." "No, not like a dog. Like a human being." said Lysistrata

I get a glimpse of the blond braid down her back. Then, as she yanks off her coat to cover a wailing child, I notice the duck tail formed by her untucked shirt. I have the same reaction I did the day Effie Trinket called her name at the reaping.

If he had thought at one time that he wanted something I couldn't give him, I hoped that now he knew that in truth he did get everything ... everything I had to give, the best of me.

How many times would you do it, you think? How many times would you sacrifice yourself for good?" "Every time," I answer automatically.

I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.'

True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

Just don't die for me, you won't be doing me any favour !

Always do good to others. Be selfless. Mentally remove everything and be free. This is divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha or salvation.