Per Mertesacker Quotes

Whenever we have thanked these men and women for what they have done for us, without exception they have expressed gratitude for having the chance to help - because they grew as they served.

Most of the time, I'm not even working; I'm just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky.

We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their hearts and understand that people need their help.

I like blessing others around me. When you work hard, it's just dope to give back to the people around you.

I think about giving back every single day, about the people who put so much effort into supporting my mum and me.

I get excited about people doing stuff, and to whom I want to give. And I believe in giving back to people who have helped me and my family in the past. The key is getting excited.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

I'm very fortunate to have been raised in my family. I learned early about the importance of giving back.

I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it.

To be loved is important as is having a sense of accomplishment but to love is equally important in life especially when it is combined with taking action to do something for someone else to make their life better.

I'll tell you where my heart is - my heart is just to try to give back.

I was raised in a very humble environment, and I was always taught to be humble to the things that are happening in my life because they're blessings. They're blessings in every way. Whether you're able to help someone get through a tough time in their life through your music or through comedy, or whatever it is, you're just a channel.

Make another list of things done for you that you loved. Do them for others, always.

I'm just so very lucky to be able to do what I do for a living, and giving back is a way for me to express my gratitude. I'm so lucky to be in a position to help people, and that's appealing to me.

Everything good that's ever happened to me came out of helping others.

Now that we have a bit of money, it is nice to get gifts for people. Before I was getting and not really giving.

To me, giving back is so important. It makes others feel good which then in return makes me feel good.

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.

Whenever anybody comes to me with a way that I can give something back, it would be ungrateful at this point in my life to not say yes.

Generally, I have a strong interest in trying to help people who are maybe not as lucky as I am. I've been well rewarded in this world. I'm more worried about the next one.

I feel very lucky because of my parents and then my education, the opportunities that I've had, so I would like to continue working to improve lives for others.

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

When you do things to try to help people and share things, it really comes back to you. I try to do that.

When we can give back to the real heroes, that's what I find rewarding.

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