Altruistic Acts Quotes

I never know why self-sacrifice is noble. Why is it better to sacrifice oneself than someone else?

Even as the Sun doth not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so thou also wait not for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do thy duty; nay, do good of thine own accord, and thou wilt be loved like the Sun.

True charity occurs only when there are no notions of giving, giver, or gift.

Self sacrifice is the real miracle out of which all the reported miracles grow.

favors are always for ourselves. Especially when we ask for things for other people.

And learn the luxury of doing good.

I often long to . . . give up my life to love of my neighbour. This is really a temptation.

If tempted by something that feels 'altruistic,' examine your motives and root out that self-deception. Then, if you still want to do it, wallow in it!

Altruism accrues little benefit to those lying cold in the gutter.