Patricia Heaton Quotes

If it awakens in us as a whole how important that is - the theme of how conquest and ambition are meaningless without contribution - I think then as a society we're in better shape. I hope people are inspired to be the best.

Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?'

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

The way I ought to measure my life is in terms of the others I helped to become better and happier people. That's the biggest thing to think about if you're not happy.

I think I'm still figuring out how to be a little less selfish.

I'd rather have happiness than money. People ask for it. Sometimes when I don't have it. I make other people's problems my problem because they want me to; they ask me to.

When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.

The feeling of being accepted and acknowledgement and recognition and fame - I'm vain like everybody else. The feeling of achievement that I've helped the poor or somebody in need far outweighs the money.

To be happy, make other people happy.

If you want to be happy, make others happy!

I made a promise to myself to be kinder to other people.

We have to humble ourselves and the way you do that is by serving other people.

To be here recovers from a state of soul, from a state of mind. I have the memory of the heart. I know what I received. I must have the will to give back to others.

I want to be a good human being.

Doing Good is a simple and universal vision. A vision to which each and every one of us can connect and contribute to its realisation. A vision based on the belief that by doing good deeds, positive thinking and affirmative choice of words, feelings and actions, we can enhance goodness in the world.

You have perspective when little people come into your life. You take the best things you have and let them overshadow your disappointment.

I've been lucky to have a lot of opportunities to help people.

America is the most giving nation on Earth. One of the best ways to feel better is by doing something for somebody else.

To help people who do not have any hope, helps you.

In order to be the best version of yourself, you have to dedicate time, effort, and support to other people who need it.

I wish for a world where success is measured not by what we take nor by what we get. Just by what we give. And who we become.

If you want to feel good, you have to go out and do some good.

People who achieve the highest levels of success - whether in business or in raising families or simply in discovering fulfillment and satisfaction and purpose in life - are those who place their focus on other people rather than themselves.

My mother wasn't a very patient woman. If I complained about being lonely or bored, she'd tell me to go help someone, anyone. To this day, when I start feeling sorry for myself, I look for a good deed to do.

I just think that giving a child a chance and sharing what you have with a child is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, as well as a child.