100 Quotes About Helping

We all need help sometimes. Whether we’re stuck at work, in a jam, or just plain overwhelmed, these helping quotes will provide you with the motivation and mindfulness you need to get through your toughest moments. They’ll remind you that everything will be okay; they’ll encourage you to be patient and kind; and they’ll help you find the right action. When you’re in need of some inspiration, take a look at these helping quotes to keep things in perspective.

I find the best way to love someone is not...
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I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves. Steve Maraboli
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This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving. I choose to live life this way. I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, 'aw shit, he's up! Steve Maraboli
Every single time you help somebody stand up you are...
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Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise. Steve Maraboli
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And now, for something completely the same: Wasted time and wasted breath, 's what I'll make, until my death. Helping people 'd be as good, but I wouldn't, if I could. For the few that help deserve, have no need, or not the nerve, help from strangers to accept, plus from mine a few have wept. Wept from joy, or from despair, or just from my vengeful stare. Ways I have, to look at stupid, make them see I am not Cupid.Make them see they are in error, for of truth I am a bearer. Most decide I'm just a bear, mauling at them, - like I care. Will Advise
Your actions will always be what the world sees, but...
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Your actions will always be what the world sees, but people who choose to see through God's eyes will always have the compassion to understand why. Shannon L. Alder
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The pretty ones are usually unhappy. They expect everyone to be enamored of their beauty. How can a person be content when their happiness lies in someone else's hands, ready to be crushed at any moment? Ordinary-looking people are far superior, because they are forced to actually work hard to achieve their goals, instead of expecting people to fall all over themselves to help them. J. Cornell Michel
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Why do you feel so powerless? Go spend an hour with ants. Each of those black specks you see is a life. One whole life that you can save, take, or affect in some way. You have the power to make so many lives better. It is within you. Don’t lose sight of that. Kamand Kojouri
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I don’t know why everyoneis still trying to find out whether heaven and hell exist. Why do we need more evidence? They exist here on this very Earth.Heaven is standing atop Mount Qasiounoverlooking the Damascene sightswith the wind carrying Qabbani’sdulcet words all around you. And hell is only four hours away in Aleppo where children’s cries drown out the explosions of mortar bombsuntil they lose their voice, their families, and their limbs. Yes, hell certainly does existright now, at this moment, as I pen this poem. And all we’re doingto extinguish this hellfireis sighing, shrugging, liking, and sharing. Tell me: what exactly does that makeus? Are we any better than the gatekeepers of hell? . Kamand Kojouri
May we always be burdened with thinking of the suffering...
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May we always be burdened with thinking of the suffering of others, for that is what it means to be human. Kamand Kojouri
Helping People is Fun. Getting to a Position to help...
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Helping People is Fun. Getting to a Position to help is Not. Vineet Raj Kapoor
Put down your stones. Why are you breaking the window...
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Put down your stones. Why are you breaking the window when God has left the door wide open? If you are afraid, lover, follow me. I will guide the way. Kamand Kojouri
Our daily prayer ought to be: Please universe, help me...
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Our daily prayer ought to be: Please universe, help me help myself and help me show others how to help themselves. Kamand Kojouri
The most intriguing people you will encounter in this life...
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The most intriguing people you will encounter in this life are the people who had insights about you, that you didn't know about yourself. Shannon L. Alder
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How would your life be different if... You didn’t wait for someone else to fix a problem or social issue? Let today be the day... You take up a cause that you feel in your heart and give your time and efforts towards that cause. Steve Maraboli
Help someone, you earn a friend. Help someone too much,...
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Help someone, you earn a friend. Help someone too much, you make an enemy. Erol Ozan
They say faith is taking the first step when you...
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They say faith is taking the first step when you can’t see the whole staircase. Actually, wisdom is seeing the elevator behind it that would have taken you to the top floor. Shannon L. Alder
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There comes a time in your life when you can no longer put off choosing. You have to choose one path or the other. You can live safe and be protected by people just like you, or you can stand up and be a leader for what is right. Always, remember this: People never remember the crowd; they remember the one person that had the courage to say and do what no one would do. Shannon L. Alder
Remember to honor the hand which reached out for you...
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Remember to honor the hand which reached out for you when you needed it, by being that hand to someone else who is struggling. Greg Dutilly
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What is life? Life is living in this moment, experiencing and experimenting but experience isn’t life. Life is reflecting and meditating but reflection isn’t life. Life is helping and guiding but philanthropy isn’t life. Life is eating and drinking but food isn’t life. Life is reading and dancing but art isn’t life. Life is kissing and pleasuring but sex isn’t life. Life is winning and losing but competition isn’t life. Life is loving and caring but love isn’t life. Life is birthing and nurturing but children aren’t life. Life is letting go and surrendering but death isn’t life. Life is all these things but all these things aren’t life. Life is always more. Kamand Kojouri
The only way to truly help most drug addicts and...
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The only way to truly help most drug addicts and most alcoholics is to–instead of them–change reality. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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Help does not come from anywhere outside - it comes only from within ourselves. Abhijit Naskar
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Every day I wake up and ask myself, ‘How can I accept myself and others more fully? Alaric Hutchinson
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And then one day you realise that if you want to be rich, you'd have to give away almost everything you own. Kamand Kojouri
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Because when everything is said and done... the world runs on kindness. It simply has to, or we'd never be a able to bear ourselves. It might not seem so to you now, but it will when you're older." ~Ariel Kathleen Glasgow
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Time is valuable in life. You can show someone how much you appreciate them by giving your time. A good amount of time goes by each day. Spending time with the ones you love shows them how much you care. Amaka Imani Nkosazana
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One of the greatest evils is the foolishness of a good man. For the giving man to withhold helping someone in order to first assure personal fortification is not selfish, but to elude needless self-destruction; martyrdom is only practical when the thought is to die, else a good man faces the consequence of digging a hole from which he cannot escape, and truly helps no one in the long run. Mike Norton
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I must be ever so careful to remember that my pain is a precious salve that when used in the service of others can heal a thousand wounds and more. And I must likewise remember that if I do not use it as such, I have done nothing more than wound myself yet again. Craig D. Lounsbrough
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There is no doubt that the most effective way to heal my pain is to purposefully put it to work healing the pain in the life of another. But that means I must endure the pain of not focusing on 'my' pain. Craig D. Lounsbrough
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A fine glass vase goes from treasure to trash, the moment it is broken. Fortunately, something else happens to you and me. Pick up your pieces. Then, help me gather mine. Vera Nazarian
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Don’t tell me you’re passionate about your job — show me that you’re passionate about helping people like me. Unknown
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Trust God, He will care for your every need. Lailah Gifty Akita
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In the land where excellence is commended, not envied, where weakness is aided, not mocked, there is no question as to how its inhabitants are all superhuman. Criss Jami
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The things that may change our world to make better; smiling, helping, respecting, loving & forgiving. Hussein Abdallah
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Want to help others? Be yourself. You’ll inspire others to muster the courage to be themselves as well. Kamand Kojouri
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I've said this before, but people love you for so many reasons. Some love you only for what you do for them. Some love you for how much money you spend. Some love you for your possessions. By now, we should know that isn't love, but merely infatuation. Don't be fooled into thinking a person like that is going to hang around once those things are gone. Amaka Imani Nkosazana
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Being a single mother should not stop you from helping your children to reach their full potential. Gugu Mona
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Pray that you are in the right place, at the right time, to meet the right person, that together you may help one another. Don Polson
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In the end, class will out. So much talk about helping the poor. It's all words and class interest– in the end. Psyche RoxasMendoza
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People are screwed up in this world. I'd rather be with someone screwed and open about it than somebody perfect and...you know... ready to explode. Unknown
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You wanted to become a doctor to help people and feel better at the end of your job, I think, watching them, as the nurse takes my hand. But I don't think you do feel better at the end of the day. You look like humans have constantly disappointed you. Caitlin Moran
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We truly help others working on ourselves. When it comes from the knowledge that the only power we have is over our own choices, we do not struggle taking responsibility for what is not ours to be responsible for. When we choose to be happy our joy works like a lighthouse. The lighthouse does never guide ships to its own light. It always leads them to the safe harbour. Yet it is their choice, whether they want to follow the light or something else. Raphael Zernoff
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Everyone breathing is broken. Keep breathing light into them until the stained glass collage takes your breath away. Ryan Lilly
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There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that refledts it. Edith Warton 18621937
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Sometimes all you can do is hug a friend tightly and wish that their pain could be transferred by touch to your own emotional hard drive. Richelle E. Goodrich
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True happiness can only be found when you stop worrying about yourself and try to look out for those around you. Helping people can give your life meaning and joy. Don't expect anything in return spread happiness and get peace, there is nothing more valuable than peace.. AribaZafar
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Ask your friends for help if you need it. Asking for help can be costly if you don't have friends. Eraldo Banovac
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Asha stared as Mari for a while, her face once again betraying no emotions. "When we were acolytes, newly come to the Mage Guild Hall on Ihris, Mage Alain once tried to catch me as I fell. He was punished for this." Her gaze went to Alain. "We talked. In the first days. Before such things were driven from us. He was..he could have been..someone.."" A friend, " Alain said." Friend." Asha seemed to be looking inward now, as if searching for memories lost in time. "What does this mean?" Alain's voice took on more feeling. "It is someone who helps."" Helps?" Asha suddenly inhaled strongly. "I remember. When all else was gone.. Alain..helps..helped..me."" We were taught to forget this, " Alain said. "Master Mechanic Mari reminded me of what it meant. She has reminded me of many things. She must do something of great importance. Will you help me now, Mage Asha?"Here gaze rested on Alain, then went back to Mari. "This Mechanic helps Mage Alain. I will help, too. I will not betray you to the Guild, Mage Alain. . Jack Campbell
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The only way to help someone is when you know they cannot return you back. Anything else is just business. Manoj Arora
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When faced with a problem, don't keep on discussing it. Go beyond the mental barrier to resolve it. Z. Vally
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Kindness is a magical spell–performed by enlightened beings–meant to enchant hearts and lift weary souls that they might fly. Richelle E. Goodrich
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The day you find out who you are is when you look back and realize that it was never the words, rather your actions that defined you. Shannon L. Alder
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The greatest gift you can give is your time.  Not money, not items, not food, not pretty cards with handwritten sentiment, but time.  People need your presence.  The way you can help a soul the most is to simply be there. Richelle E. Goodrich
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It was happening. At least in that little section of the salon, women were connecting and doing what women knew how to do, show compassion, nurturing–helping someone fit in. Terri Gillespie
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Being a leader is not about finding ways to get others to serve you, but knowing how to serve your followers. A.J. Darkholme
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There is no real need to save others, because they will help themselves learning from us, when we choose to shine our light of unconditional love. Through our loving examples others can create, for themselves, an opportunity to act the way they are inspired by us. Raphael Zernoff
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You will achieve what you want to achieve, only if you can cope with the theory of altruism. Michael Bassey Johnson
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I could really use someone else's smile today. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Love is my decision to make your problem my problem. Robert A. Schuller
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Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day. Richelle E. Goodrich
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As a child, I once suffered a bad fall that resulted in scratched palms and scraped knees. I remember how badly it stung, the cold air hitting my bleeding wounds; I felt that I couldn’t stand up for the pain. Through a veil of tears, I recall a kind hand reaching for me and helping me to my feet. My knees and palms were washed clean, and I remember thinking that for the rest of my life, I wanted to help people stand back up. . Richelle E. Goodrich
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There is no inner peace found in taking care of me and mine. It is present in attending to the needs of we and ours. John Bruna
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Love is donating a chunk of your life to patch up holes in the life of another. Richelle E. Goodrich
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At times we feel outnumbered in our attempts to improve the world–to brighten and beautify, to preserve and heal and do what’s best for humanity. Selfless efforts can start to feel beleaguering, discouraging, even pointless with so little support. It is at these times I remind myself that I would rather be the last Good Samaritan standing than to join the ranks of selfish multitudes creating misery. Richelle E. Goodrich
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You don't do kind deeds expecting kindness in return. You don't do kind deeds because you deem the recipient worthy. You do kind deeds because it's who you are, and because you understand the powerful difference your gentle hand makes in this dreary world. Richelle E. Goodrich
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The person who is rich is the one who possess kindness, caring, help others when needed, gives things that money can't buy, and spend time with those who need someone to listen to their stories. Sometimes money isn't needed. Ellen J. Barrier
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When you tend to another's dying embers, you find both warmth and an increase in the glow of your own fire. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Some live for their own joy and pleasure. Some live to ease the burdens of others.  Then there are those who seem to exist for pain's sake only, that in the end the wrathful fire sent to consume their oppressors will be justified."~ In loving memory of Miss Annabelle Fancher Richelle E. Goodrich
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If you truly loved someone you won't become their enemy. You will become their guardian angel. Shannon L. Alder
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It seems that many of us have the goal of making other people conform to our desires and expectations, whether or not we would admit to such a thing. We see this especially in parents who get upset because their children don’t conform to their expectations, but instead follow a pattern of development that is unique and individual. We often use language with peers and colleagues that encourages them to change their ways of doing things to our ways of doing things: “You should” and “You ought to” are usually presented as advice, but in the end they really are about changing someone else’s ways of doing things. And we may offer this “advice” in a spirit of love and helpfulness, but we can be much more helpful when we help them to find their own ways of changing things. It can be incredibly freeing to spend an entire day not looking to try to change the behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes of other human beings. If we approach life in this way, we may learn much about the other people in our lives instead of trying to make them be like us. Tom Walsh
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Helping OthersWhen we live our lives in happy, compassionate and constructive ways we set an example for others, which they may or may not choose to follow. There is no need for convincing anyone to what we know as good for us. Our actions always speak louder than words, as beautiful as they may be. Be yourself riding the wave of change, and you will lighten up assisting many others to do the same if this is what they prefer. . Raphael Zernoff
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It's frustrating when our best efforts to help people fail. But if we could see life through their weary eyes and experience their trials with the same frayed emotions, we might understand why. Richelle E. Goodrich
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If someone thinks you can help or heal them, and you think you can’t, choose their faith over your doubt. Alan Cohen
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Sometimes healing comes after helping someone that is going through the same trauma you went through. Help yourself by helping others. Ace Antonio Hall
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If we stop helping people because we’re afraid, or ambivalent or whatever, then we lose. Let them do evil. I’ll stop them. Brandon Sanderson
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You cannot fully understand a person's need until you have endured the same need. As hard as you may try to predict and comprehend their situation and suffering, I guarantee you'll fall short until you've been there. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Ultimately virility is all about helping others express their reluctantly shared feelings while doing so from a safe distance. Ken Poirot
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Don't openly speak repeatedly about how well you are living, if you aren't willing to help others do better in life. Unknown
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You will know who truly loves you when you ask them to do an uncoventional favor. Michael Bassey Johnson
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People who help others on a regular basis are ten times more likely to be healthy than people who do not. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli
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I thought... I thought you might..." "Help you? By my grove, I am helping you. You're not starving anymore, are you? <…> You had a dry night's sleep, too, and you're no longer coughing your liver and lights out. Some might count those as mighty gifts indeed. Tad Williams
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A tiny spark ignites a flame, just as a helping hand can do the same Nonnie Jules
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Do what you can to help people but have the wisdom to accept your limits. Bryant McGill
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There are times you find yourself standing by the wayside, watching as someone struggles to dig a well with a spoon, and you wish with all your heart you had arms and a shovel. Richelle E. Goodrich
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I won't lie– I don't Richelle E. Goodrich
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Choose altruism, because selfishism is a lonely, cold, dark hole. Richelle E. Goodrich
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The reality is that doing good unto others actually does more good for you. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Helping others without any expectation and without gain is just as much a gift to yourself as it is to the person you give to. Kat Von D.
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When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster, " I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in this world. Fred Rogers
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If we have the power and the means, then we must help. Seth Adam Smith
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The grace of service is the spirit of belonging. Lailah Gifty Akita
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A mentoring nurse to new doctors: "Check your own pulse first. Code Black
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If I am not touching a life, I am not touching life. Craig D. Lounsbrough
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Not everyone who has helped or is helping you wanted or wants to help you. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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You cannot save everyone. Some people are going to destroy themselves no matter how much you try to help them. Bryant McGill
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He who helps you in your worst moment well deserves to be your best hero! Mehmet Murat Ildan
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When you are in trouble, you are the nearest first person who can help you! Mehmet Murat Ildan
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Look at it this way–before any of this wood became parts of the shelves or the desk or the chair, all of it was in pieces–just pieces of wood. But the wood was full of potential. It could be shaped into anything that a carpenter wanted it to be shaped into, turning it into a beautiful finished product. Now, not all carpenters are equal in skill–you know that. If a piece of wood is shaped by a poor carpenter, the finished product will be lacking somehow, in some way." But if that wood is shaped by a master carpenter, then that piece will fit into this world precisely as it’s supposed to fit, whether it be a desktop or a cabinet shelf or a doorstop. And the way that I work wood is the way I try to work with people–with love and attention and caring–so that the wood and the people can reach their potential. And if someone lets you teach them, and is open to what you have to teach, then how can you go wrong?. Tom Walsh
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Real friends, are really hard to come by. Anthony Liccione
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Pondering over your actions is a practical way of helping yourself in the battle against sin. Sunday Adelaja
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Being anonymous on help, it's feel's awesome. Nitesh Sabne