Chuck Palahniuk Quotes

I had a wonderful fan who once sent me an alpaca hat all the way from Peru, where he'd gone to volunteer in a remote village because he was inspired by 'Legend' to do good. That's probably one of the sweetest fan moments I've experienced.

Good Deeds Day is based on a simple idea that every person can do a good deed for the benefit of others and the planet. Even a smile that brightens someone else's day is a good deed. I initiated Good Deeds Day to spread the message that everyone can give of themselves, according to their heart's desire.

If you want to be happy, make others happy!

If you're able to help some people and make them smile and make them realize that life is good, then that's worth so much more than buying a pair of shoes.

Small acts of decency ripple in ways we could never imagine.

I will to make life less bitter for a few within my reach.

When you get on the boat that's saving you, don't pull up the ladder behind you

You were created to make somebody else’s life better. Somebody needs your smile. They need your love, your encouragement & your gifts.

It was in my heart to help a little because I was helped much.

The cheapest of all things is kindness, its exercise requiring the least possible trouble and self-sacrifice. Win hearts, said Burleigh to Queen Elizabeth, and you have all men's hearts and purses.

I am inspired when I see goodness in other people.

Generosity helps us cultivate awareness of things that really matter. Opportunities that make a real difference in the world.

The noblest art is that of making others happy.

I wish for a world where success is measured not by what we take nor by what we get. Just by what we give. And who we become.

People who achieve the highest levels of success - whether in business or in raising families or simply in discovering fulfillment and satisfaction and purpose in life - are those who place their focus on other people rather than themselves.

I have never forgotten John Candy's generosity. He showed me how to be a gentle leader.

One of the lessons I learned was that there are good people everywhere. That village, Sabray, saved my life.

We are really here to be happy and to make others happy.

If I can save one kid's life, for me, it's absolutely worth it.

A lot of people think it takes millions of dollars to give back or inspire, but just you showing up means a lot.

It's always a good feeling when you can help instead of just receiving help.

I'm a human sacrifice. I put myself out there for the people, and hopefully they take the good and the positivity from that.

I love donating my time and serving other people. Just seeing the faces of people in need light up when they see you... There is no way I can put it into words. You feel like you did something right.

When a kid smiles because you take an extra 30 seconds, minute, minute and a half to go over and ask them what their name is, give them the shirt you just wore to the ring, you just see them light up. We've all been kids before; we've all had our heroes, been fans of somebody and needed that autograph.

I've known Oprah since 1998 or 1999. It is incredible how amazing she is. When you are around her, you see how considerate, giving and wonderful she is with the people around her.