Luke Nosek Quotes

The only reason to be in politics is public service. There's no other reason. Frankly, if that's the best job you can get in terms of money, that's too bad, you know. Because frankly, it's not well paid, everyone knows that. So for most people it's a big sacrifice.

Sacrifice to me is something you do without expecting something in return.

Those who devote their lives to serving our country, children, and neighborhoods are giving back. They have answered the call to serve.

I think if they wanted to get me to leave 'Children in Need,' they'd have to drag me off screaming. It's one thing that's so close to my heart, and I feel passionately about it. I gave up my radio show, with regret, but knowing I'd done it for a long time, the same with Eurovision. But 'Children in Need' is different.

I'll do whatever it takes to go out and help others.

My interest only is trying to help the lives of the people of this state, try to educate people and create jobs. It's not even for me. I've never gained anything. I don't even take a salary. I've never gained anything from being here except for the joy and the privilege of serving the people of this state.

I pledge to give all there is of myself.

My giving story started with my parents - my late mother, Frances Arrillaga, who dedicated her life to philanthropic and community service, and my father, John Arrillaga, whose daily generosity of heart, mind, and hands-on contributions make him one of the most extraordinary philanthropists I know.

One of the best lessons I learned early is that not everything in life is about you. It is about service. If you want trips and excessive gifts, then don't get into public service.

I think the main thing is to find something you care about. A cause. I think it starts with others. Who do you look up to? Who do you want to help? Start in your own community.

Love is sacrifice.

It's a really wonderful thing to focus your life on something other than your own personal career and ambition.

I want to do something to help people.

The dedicated life is worth living. You must give with your whole heart.

Nothing so much enhances a good as to make sacrifices for it.

I've been so blessed to be part of a family that has dedicated its life to public service.

There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs.

I'm very aware that just driving blindly towards money won't get me anything. I drive blindly towards making the world a better place.

I always think about which blood drive was going on in Georgia that day when that husband or mom or school teacher rolled up their sleeve and actually gave me a second chance at life. It's the ultimate gift of life, and I'm the one who was on the other end.

People think they have to give up things to make a difference to the world, but you don't have to.

Some of our finest work comes through service to others.

Caregiving has no second agendas or hidden motives. The care is given from love for the joy of giving without expectation, no strings attached.

Lest when I am gone you may be at a loss for an epitaph for me, let me give you one - He Fed Fevers.

If it's a good cause, I'll play just about anything.

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.