Lorne Michaels Quotes

I am not selfish.

Self-sacrifice enables us to sacrifice other people without blushing.

We are so happy to advise others that occasionally we even do it in their interest.

We are selfish when we are exclusively or predominantly concerned with the good for ourselves. We are altruistic when we are exclusively or predominantly concerned with the good of others.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.

I'm not selfish at all.

Old maids do not mind giving people trouble.

Big words seldom accompany good deeds.

I'm not a selfish person, I don't think.

I'm not a selfish guy.

I'm not selfish.

I try to be a good person every day. If you didn't like me, there would be something wrong with you, because I really go out and work as hard as I can to help people. I put myself last - always. I'm a giver all the way.

I don't know if it's ever OK for someone to be selfish. Perhaps there's a time and place to be self-centered, but I think selfish never wins the race.

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.

Humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity that of a man.

I think I'm still figuring out how to be a little less selfish.

I always put myself second - I like to make others happy.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

I pride myself on being kind.

Hell is paved with good samaritans.

To give alms is nothing unless you give thought also.

I am not greedy, so I would gladly give a song to someone else to sing if it makes more sense.

The simple act of caring is heroic.

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.