Anita Roddick Quotes

I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.

What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.

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

All I know is, I think I would like to continue to do public service.

The idea of kids helping other kids is such a great way to introduce children to being involved in charitable causes and volunteer work, setting them on the path to doing good for others throughout their lives.

I don't want to make money; I want to make a difference.

Meeting people who want to start a charity, help out their families, or raise money for a good cause has been really fun.

I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.

To be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal selves are wrapped up.

Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.

Join cooperatively with one another, put aside self-interest, and take on service to the public …

Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover and revitalize as we commence our journey towards a better Philippines.

I want to do things for the people of this country.

I am drawn to public service.

I feel motivated to give something back to society.

Everyone should think seriously about public service at some point.

I'm most interested in public service. I think that's something that I got from being part of my family, which is such an honor.

As a person, you want to feel like you're giving back. That's something I've always enjoyed doing.

I think that if you start teaching about giving back and helping other people young, that will be a given for your child their whole life.

Yes, well I really hope I can make a difference, even in the smallest way. I am looking forward to helping as much as I can.

I want to do something to help people.

I always knew that I wanted to do the most that I could for the most people.

I've been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toys drives for Christmas. It's very important to give back as a youth. It's as simple as helping an old lady across the street or giving up your seat on the bus for someone who is pregnant.

A public office is not a job, it is an opportunity to do something for the public.

From my early school days, I was brought up with the belief that we have a duty to use our talents, to volunteer and to make a contribution.