Selflessness Quotes

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.

The happiest ones are those who have a character which would prefer their services to be unknown to all generations.

At no time and in no circumstances should a Communist place his personal interests first; he should subordinate them to the interests of the nation and of the masses. Hence, selfishness, slacking, corruption, seeking the limelight, and so on, are most contemptible, while selflessness, working with all one's energy, whole-hearted devotion to public duty, and quiet hard work will command respect.

Fine buildings, fine pictures and books and everything that is beautiful are certainly signs of civilization. But an even better sign is a fine man who is unselfish and works with others for the good of all. To work together is better than to work singly, and to work together for the common good is best of all.

This is the hardest of all: to close the open hand out of love, and keep modest as a giver.

If there is anything good that exists and endures in this world, it is only because, in innumerable situations, love has prevailed over hate, solidarity over indifference, generosity over selfishness.

Lord, teach us to step outside ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and manifest your love.

Love is the greatest power for the transformation of reality because it pulls down the walls of selfishness and fills the ditches that keep us apart.

Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.

Young men and women are to build up a strong character. A nation's greatness was reflected in the character of the people. If it was sullied by selfishness, such a people could not prosper or achieve great things. Selfishness had its place in life as everyone had to look to his own needs and that of his family, but it could not made the be-all and end-all of life.

As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it.

There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.

Those who serve supreme causes must not consider what they can get but what they can give.

To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage.

Feel good about being someone who loves selflessly. I think someday you'll find someone who loves you the exact same way.

People exaggerate the value of things they haven't got. Everybody worships truth and unselfishness because they have no experience with them.

If we have chosen the position in life in which we can most of all work for mankind, no burdens can bow us down, because they are sacrifices for the benefit of all; then we shall experience no petty, limited, selfish joy, but our happiness will belong to millions, our deeds will live on quietly but perpetually at work, and over our ashes will be shed the hot tears of noble people.

If a man does not work at necessary and good things, then he will work at unnecessary and stupid things.

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.

If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.