Leon Uris Quotes

No man has come to true greatness who has not felt that his life belongs to his race, and that which God gives to him, He gives him for mankind.

Human life has meaning only to that degree and as long as it is lived in the service of humanity.

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind should we serve?

We are here to help others; what the others are here for, I have no idea.

I'm here on this planet to live in service to humanity.

If we have chosen the position in life in which we can most of all work for mankind, no burdens can bow us down, because they are sacrifices for the benefit of all; then we shall experience no petty, limited, selfish joy, but our happiness will belong to millions, our deeds will live on quietly but perpetually at work, and over our ashes will be shed the hot tears of noble people.

. . . the weal of the race, and the cause of humanity, here and now, are enough To give life meaning and death as well.

Remember, purpose is about giving...All you can do with your life is to give it away in the service of others.

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?

If you love people enough, they will give you everything.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.

True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others.

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.

You will not be satisfied unless you are contributing something to or for the benefit of others.

Mankind deserves sacrifice - but not of mankind.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

I thought to myself, there's a man who gave up his life to serve others - to touch people in that way is probably the greatest thing you can do as a human being.

People who put themselves on the line and sacrifice their own safety for the greater good and for others, and anyone in any profession whose concern is the welfare for other people instead of the individual, are inspiring and important.

What is a hero without love for mankind.

I was raised to be in service to something larger than myself. A lot of actors concentrate on what they will get out of the profession, rather than what they can offer it. The way I see it, if you come with something to offer, you can offer it forever.

The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others.

It was a very profound experience, getting in touch with that part of us, in all of us human beings, that is committed beyond yourself to the point of giving everything you have, including your life, for other people, for your fellow man.

My life is not important here.