Al Green Quotes

We are fortunate people. It is our need and responsibility to help our fellow man.

My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind.

Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the unfortunate.

it is the personal and individual thing which is done by one human being for another that is the most valuable assistance which can be rendered in time of trouble. Better not only for the one who receives, but a thousand times happier for the one who gives.

It will not bother me in the hour of death to reflect that I have been "had for a sucker" by any number of imposters but it would be a torment to know that one had refused even one person in need.

Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.

There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.

Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.

I have always believed helping your fellow man is profitable in every sense, personally and bottom line.

Open eyes will discover opportunities everywhere; open ears will never fail to detect the cries of those who are perishing for assistance; open hearts will never want for worthy objects upon which to bestow their gifts; open hands will never lack for noble work to do.

As human beings, what we can do is extend help in whatever way possible.

All of us, whether or not we're celebrities, every one ought to spend part of their life making someone else's life better.

I thought to myself, there's a man who gave up his life to serve others - to touch people in that way is probably the greatest thing you can do as a human being.

I always pull over for people who need a push.

I have found that the only thing that does bring you happiness is doing something good for somebody who is incapable of doing it for themselves.

Funny thing is that the poorer people are, the more generous they seem to be.

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

I have quite a strong sense of wanting to sort of, wanting to help others. I'm not claiming I'm a saint, but I have a genuine, genuine belief in trying to help others.

I think often times when people choose to be part of a charity; it's usually because something is very personal.

If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.

Although there are people saying I'm putting on a show, I'm hoping more will emulate my 'performance.' If more people did, more needy people would get help.

Whenever I see people in difficulty, I just try to help them. In fact, I believe I have helped over 700,000 people in my life.

America is the most giving nation on Earth. One of the best ways to feel better is by doing something for somebody else.

Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. If I do not love a person I am not moved to help him by proofs that he is in need; if I do love him, I wait for no proof of a special need to urge me to help him.

In our open society, we are inclined to give to the less fortunate for the pure goodness of giving. We open our home to those who are alone on this holiday to spread some warmth into the life of another.