Quotes About Selflessness

The greatest among ye shall be the servant of all

The greatest among ye shall be the servant of all" is a truth which all able leaders observe and respect.

I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success.

Forget about "a job." Forget whether or not there is an opening. Forget the usual routine of "have you got a job for me?" Concentrate on what you can give.

Cuando un hombre se consume por el deseo de posesiones materiales y poder personal sobre sus semejantes, y olvida que su más grande privilegio en el plano terrestre es prestar un servicio útil a los demás, crea un arma de autodestrucción.

The richest persons are those who give most in service to others.

Pure generosity is when you help the ingrate. Every other form is self-serving.

Love without sacrifice is like theft.

We sacrifice ourselves in favor of our genes, trading our fragility for their survival.

Sacrifice for the sake of the group is behind the notion of heroism:

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

The way I see it," Miles went on, "it's no good hiding yourself away, like Pa and lots of other people. And it's no good just thinking of your own pleasure, either. People got to do something useful if they're going to take up space in the world.

It is to the credit of human nature that, except where its selfishness is brought into play, it loves more readily than it hates.

Benevolence is the twin of pride.

And the higher and purer the original object, and the more unselfishly it may have been taken up, the slighter is the probability that they can be led to recognize the process by which godlike benevolence has been debased into all-devouring egotism.

a subsistence, of the plainest and most ascetic description for herself, and a simple abundance for her child.

It would break her dear little heart; and I'd rather break my own!

She was willing to put herself out for others, but when it was just for her, it hardly mattered.

What would love do now?

No true hero ever believes that they are one.

I still can't figure out if it's bravery or cowardice to take your own life. I can't figure out whether it's being selfish, or selfless. It is the ultimate act of letting go of oneself, or a cheap act of self-possession? People say a failed attempt is a cry for help. I guess that's true if the person meant it to be unsuccessful. But then, I guess most failed attempts aren't entirely sincere, because, let's face it, if you want to off yourself, there are plenty of ways to make sure it works.

Putting me at the forefront of his thoughts drew out what little energy he had left, just as when I had focused on helping him - and I realize this is the true core of human nature: When we've lost the strength to save ourselves, we somehow find the strength to save each other.

Is it so strange to want to give of yourself totally and completely? If that is what's in Miracolina's heart, why should it be denied her?

It is the most difficult thing a person can be asked to do. And knowing that it is for the greater good doesn't make it any easier.