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Quote by Eugene V. Debs

“It is when you have done your work honestly, when you have contributed your share to the common fund that you begin to live.”

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Eugene V. Debs

Eugene V. Debs was a prominent American political leader born on November 5, 1855, and died on October 20, 1926. He was a steadfast socialist and ran for the presidency of the United States four times. more

“Yes, I am my brother's keeper. I am under a moral obligation to him that is inspired, not by any maudlin sentimentality but by the higher duty I owe myself. What would you think me if I were capable of seating myself at a table and gorging myself with food and saw about me the children of my fellow beings starving to death?”

“I believe we are put on this earth to be of service. It's how I find meaning in my life. And it's fun!”

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Author:Dana Delany

“If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of twenty million full-time volunteers.”

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Author:Whoopi Goldberg

“When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire.”

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Author:Whoopi Goldberg

“If you ever need a helping hand, it is at the end of your arm. As you get older you must remember you have a second hand. The first one is to help yourself. The second hand is to help others.”

“Help your sister's boat across the water, and yours too will reach the other side. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.”

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Author:Eric Hoffer

“There is but one unconditional commandment ... to bring about the very largest total universe of good which we can see.”

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Book:The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy, and Human Immortality

Source: The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy, and Human Immortality

“Go out and do something for somebody. Go out and give something to somebody. It will take you away from yourself and make you happy.”

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Author:Joseph Jefferson

“May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”

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Author:Thomas Jefferson

“Whatsoever is done in charity, however small and of no reputation it be, bringeth forth good fruit.”

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Book:The Confessions of St. Augustine, Including the Imitation of Christ

Source: The Confessions of St. Augustine, Including the Imitation of Christ

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