Maria Theresa Quotes

To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is Godlike.

In democratic ages men rarely sacrifice themselves for another, but they show a general compassion for all the human race. One never sees them inflict pointless suffering, and they are glad to relieve the sorrows of others when they can do so without much trouble to themselves. They are not disinterested, but they are gentle.

Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering.

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

Men of action, above all those whose actions are guided by love, live forever.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

Mankind can be very magnanimous, given the chance.

It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.

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.

I pride myself on being kind.

A love for humanity came over me, and watered and fertilised the fields of my inner world which had been lying fallow, and this love of humanity vented itself in a vast compassion.

One is guilty of all abjection that one does not help to relieve.

There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.

It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.

Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children.

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

Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste.

We have observed that, in society and the world in which we live, selfishness has increased more than love for others, and that men of good will must work, each with his own strengths and expertise, to ensure that love for others increases until it is equal and possibly exceeds love for oneself.

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.

I want a world without war, a world without insanity. I want to see people do well. I don't even think it's as much as what I want for myself. It's more what I want for the people around me. That's what I want.

Helping someone is what life is all about.

I often write about nonreligious people, and I try to find situations where their sense of humanity is restored or discovered. I think you can be a good person in many ways. And I think you often have to be careful that prayer can seem superficial, because it's a very complicated thing to love your neighbor as yourself.

Rahul Gandhi is very idealistic and a very decent human being. He has real concerns for the downtrodden.

I want to be remembered for having a great love for my fellow man. Because, you know, I do.

People who care about animals tend to care about people. They don't care about animals to the exclusion of people. Caring is not a finite resource and, even more than that, it's like a muscle: the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets.