Christopher Nolan Quotes

I have wrought my simple plan If I give one hour of joy To the boy who’s half a man, Or the man who’s half a boy.

When you give of yourself something new comes in to being... the world expands, a bit of goodness is brought forth and a small miracle occurs. You must never underestimate this miracle. Too many good people think they have to become Mother Teresa or Albert Schweitzer, or even Santa Claus, and perform great acts if they are to be givers. They don't see the simple openings of the heart that can be practiced anywhere with almost anyone.

I think we are ready to know that there are going to be people who are ready to save the world, who come out when you're in trouble and make sure that you're okay.

It makes me feel good to have some comforting effect on someone that needs comfort.

The brave love mercy, and delight to save.

What is a hero without love for mankind.

I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else. Brian Sibley: Or brains even? Oh gosh, yes, brains is one of the least. You can be a lovely person without brains, absolutely lovely. Kindness - that simple word. To be kind - it covers everything, to my mind. If you're kind that's it.

The way to fill your life with love is very simple: if you want more love, give more love.

And it's funny how when somebody saves you, the first thing you want to do is save other people. All other people. Everybody. The kid never knew the man's name. But he never forgot that smile. "Hero" isn't the first word, but it's the first word that comes to mind.

It is mercy, not justice or courage or even heroism, that alone can defeat evil.

Kindness - that simple word. To be kind - it covers everything, to my mind. If you're kind that's it.

You'll not be in heaven if you're not leaning on the arm of someone you have helped.

Kindness is virtue itself.

When you discover the wonder of giving, you will wonder how you could have lived so long in any other way.

Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.

Compassion crowns the soul with its truest victory.

Alas for the rarity Of Christian charity Under the sun!

We can choose the way of compassion, the way of forgiveness, the way of generosity. Or we can choose other paths and those have very real consequences in the world. This is absolutely crucial.

When you can't get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else.

It is our care for the helpless, our practice of loving kindness, that brands us in the eyes of those who oppose us.

As you pray for forgiveness, you will find yourself forgiving others. As you thank God for His kindness, you will think of others, by name, who need your kindness. Again, that experience will surprise you every day, and over time it will change you.

When you least feel like it, do something for someone else. You forget about your own situation. It gives you a purpose, as opposed being sorrowful and lonely.