Tom Shadyac Quotes

To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us.

We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who are less fortunate. But really, true charity is much, much more. Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again.

There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and affection.

I think no human being can give more than this. Making life possible for the other, if only for a moment.

We don't have to be good, you know? No one's telling us that we have to do good things, but we do them because we know it makes other people feel good and it makes us feel good.

Every kindness I received, small or big, convinced me that there could never be enough of it in our world... Kindness can change the lives of people.

I'd love to help the entire world. Even to change the life of one child is amazing.

I gave a very dear friend of mine my humanitarian award. Because you don't need an award to be, or not be, a humanitarian.

Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.

You really can change the world if you care enough.

If we all helped one person, wouldn't the world be an unbelievable place?

Every day, do small gestures of generosity! It does not mean go to Cambodia. Do it at home. If you do nothing at home, evil becomes normal.

When you stop giving and offering something to the rest of the world, it's time to turn out the lights.

Generosity is the only legitimate selfishness.

I was amazed by this person who, even though she had everything, would go to feed the homeless and visit sick children and Aids victims. It was like a fairy tale. Who was she really? Why did she do this? She was trying to find love. I wanted the world to see her kindness, her humility: I think she realised that would be her way.

Most people I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing in return and I do very well in the bargain.

Charity isn't about pity, it is about love.

True happiness comes only by making others happy—the practical application of the Savior's doctrine of losing one's life to gain it. In short, the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit, that makes our hearts glow in brotherly love and friendship and prompts us to kind deeds of service.

You don't need a reason to help people.

The more we stretch the muscle called compassion and generosity, the stronger we get, the better we feel about ourselves, the more loving we become to the world around us.

The world and life have been mighty good to me. And I want to put something back.

The world needs people who save lives.

Giving is like a muscle. To be strong, you have to exercise it, and to grow as a person, giving is the exercise. You can't really enjoy anything without sharing it.

If somebody is doing more and more to make other people's lives better, have them make all they can, if that's what drives them, because that's what we want.