E. W. Howe Quotes

Heroes are people who think more of others than themselves. This is not to say that they don't think of themselves. They do. They certainly do. But they think of others more.

There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of its history, there emerge vivid colours of human character and courage. Those who risked their lives to help their friends.

I always put myself second - I like to make others happy.

I am not greedy, so I would gladly give a song to someone else to sing if it makes more sense.

The simple act of caring is heroic.

There are a lot of people who can be classified as heroes and do great things and inspire me.

Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.

I never want to get to the point where it's all about my needs, and the hell with anybody else.

I'm not selfish at all.

Old maids do not mind giving people trouble.

It takes lives to save lives.

I like the people … who stand around and say so little but who are always ready to do something if it needs to be done.

That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest.

All saints are selfish.

I am not selfish.

I refuse to be crude and selfish in any way.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

Men of action, above all those whose actions are guided by love, live forever.

I try to be a good person every day. If you didn't like me, there would be something wrong with you, because I really go out and work as hard as I can to help people. I put myself last - always. I'm a giver all the way.

Self-sacrifice enables us to sacrifice other people without blushing.

I don't know if it's ever OK for someone to be selfish. Perhaps there's a time and place to be self-centered, but I think selfish never wins the race.

I'm fascinated how often and with what whole-heartedness people will risk their lives to perform acts of courage, sacrifice, and compassion for total strangers.

We are so happy to advise others that occasionally we even do it in their interest.

It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it.'

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.