Neil deGrasse Tyson Quotes

I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society.

The happiest people are those who are contributing to society.

Yes, well I really hope I can make a difference, even in the smallest way. I am looking forward to helping as much as I can.

Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back.

I want to serve the people.

It's been ingrained in me, from my parents and others, this idea of making a difference in the world.

I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world. Think globally, act locally I suppose. I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.

I think it's important for service to be a part of your life instead of an option. It's awesome to make it a point to do something that's gonna make the world slightly better than you left it.

I love donating my time and serving other people. Just seeing the faces of people in need light up when they see you... There is no way I can put it into words. You feel like you did something right.

We always work for money but when you do something for The Banyan, you feel so good.

I feel motivated to give something back to society.

I always knew that I wanted to do the most that I could for the most people.

I've been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toys drives for Christmas. It's very important to give back as a youth. It's as simple as helping an old lady across the street or giving up your seat on the bus for someone who is pregnant.

What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.

There are plenty of easy things that you can do from the comfort of your own home to get you started on the path of giving back.

The gratification of helping others is a very American tradition and a Judeo-Christian tradition. Now it is great to see young people creating funds and giving back in all sorts of productive ways. It's a terrifically satisfying thing.

Doing good for the community is something that should be a part of who you are. The more you get, the more you should give back.

People really want to do something good. You just have to show them where it is.

All I know is, I think I would like to continue to do public service.

I always knew that I would give back. My mother and my father both believe you have to work hard and give back. That's why I was a volunteer firefighter, that's why I worked in a homeless shelter. I always knew I'd give back, elective office or not.

We all have a responsibility to volunteer somewhere and I'm lucky that I get the education and get taken to places to see what's out there and see what's happening and to then be a part of it in hopefully an impactful way.

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.

We all have a way to contribute, to your community, to your family, whatever it is you can do.

I always believe that every one of us is working hard not only for our own performance but also to give something significant back to the societies we live in.

For me, when I was a kid, volunteering was the last thing I was thinking about. When I see kids doing it now, it amazes me. It's very impressive, it gives them something productive to do as opposed to getting in trouble. For them to take time out at such a young age is remarkable. I think all kids should take a little time out to volunteer.