Shari Arison Quotes

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.

Putting forward your positive energy connects you back to basic human values which we all share. Good Deeds Day shows that no matter the size of the gesture, a smile that brightens someone else's day or volunteering in your community, we can all take active part in making a difference.

On Christmas morning, before we could open our Christmas presents, we would go to this stranger's home and bring them presents. I remember helping clean the house up and putting up a tree. My father believed that you have a responsibility to look after everyone else.

In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.

People really want to do something good. You just have to show them where it is.

Writing checks for charities is necessary and important. But it can't compare with corporal works of mercy, which are infinitely greater.

I believe in giving back.

To do something for other people when they need it most just feels good.

I spend as much time as I possibly can doing things for other people, if I can. If I see a need and I feel that I can help, I do it. I work a great deal in terms of charities and things.

I think it's really important to give back and show other people that you care.

Doing charity work is always cool. It's always a good thing.

I am willing to lend that hand, I will continue to stay involved with my charities as long as they need me.

I really enjoy doing charity, for a good cause, it's like the least I can do, I really enjoy that stuff. I enjoy giving back.

I love getting out on the streets and helping people.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

Once you start getting into giving back, it gets addictive.

I actually love to give back.

We feel like if we can give back, that's what we are called to do. So we've been fortunate to do a lot of really cool things and touch a lot of people's lives.

Even when we were little, we were always helping, going to feed the homeless, community drives, that type of stuff.

There's nothing more rewarding than making a difference doing charity work or being able to be there for a friend.

Each of us can do something to help someone.

There are so many places, particularly right now. Go and volunteer at a food bank. If you play the piano, go play the piano in an Alzheimer's home. Or read in an Alzheimer's home. Help a military family with babysitting. The opportunities are endless. People often think 'They want me?' or 'I can be of help?' What we try to say here is 'Be who you are.'Feel that, live it and pass it on.

All children can do things to help, whether how big or small - by donating toys or lending a hand in the community.

I try to make myself do things for other people when I'm feeling down. Like, you can call your local hospital and help out in the pediatric unit.

Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.