Charles de Lint Quotes

Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

Do all the good you can, by all the means you can.

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

I actually think that the most efficacious way of making a difference is to lead by example, and doing random acts of kindness is setting a very good example of how to behave in the world.

Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.

I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people.

There are a lot of good things that we can do. Maybe my example can help someone.

If they want to write about me in a good way, they should write how I do things that are useful.

That always catches you by surprise, you know, the amount of inspiration, should you choose to, that you can give to people.

So shines a good deed... in a weary world.

I don't think there's anything better you can do in this world than bring light wherever you go.

Each time we act to improve the life of another person, we send forth a ripple of hope in what appears to be a hopeless society.

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's life better - even if you never know it.

A candle throws its light into the darkness, in a nasty world so shines a good deed. Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.

If I'm remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty.

We only have so much life left. Before I do die, I want to do something good for people.

I am a firm believer that you can make a difference in someone's life - whether they're thousands of miles away, or on your own block.

Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

I try to get that across in the work, to try to, if I'm lucky, to make this world a little bit better for all of us before I check out. And that's if I'm lucky, I don't always get to have that privilege but I try always.

I do small things. I try to do good things every day.

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

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.

I've done no harm to no one. In fact, I think I've improved the world.

If you set out to do a good deed, you may do a hundred small kindnesses on the way.