Sam Hinkie Quotes

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

I don't think you get successful to brag and throw what you have in the world's face. That's all private.

It's bizarre to be given an award for being empathetic and kind, which is what we all should be.

In my book, all manners are is thinking of somebody else.

Personally, I think humility is a prerequisite to being a truly empathic person.

He who doesn't consider himself is seldom considerate of others.

Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.

I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me.

Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.

I like kindness. Who doesn't? Life is definitely too short for self-centered, abusive people.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

The consummate gentleman on the planet today is George Clooney, who never fails to go the extra mile for people. Every person matters to George.

It doesn't worry me what anyone says, except when publicity hurts others.

From this it follows that con-sideration for other persons or for other living beings is very vital for goodness and want of consideration for other people makes human beings selfish, regardless for other people's good.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

I wouldn't miss the fame. I don't go out hunting for it. I try to avoid it and to slip into the background wherever I go.

I know that if I concentrate on making other people shine, I will shine. It is really about the other person, never about you.

Being kind is the most important thing I've ever been taught. That's what my parents always told me - more important than ambition or success is being kind to people. The cornerstone of my life. What I aspire to is to be kind.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

When I pontificate, it sounds so, you know, Oh, well, she's preaching. I'm not preaching, but I think maybe I learned it from my animal friends. Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself. I think that keeps you feeling young. I really do.

Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.

Manners are nothing more than thinking about somebody else.

I am learning to be more humble and giving as a person.

I'm the type of person that, when it's my time in the spotlight, I'll do my duty in the spotlight. When it's not, and it's another person's time, I'll go away.