Jeff Ament Quotes

A person has already made the effort once they open a paper or turn on the news. They want to know what's going on in the world around them. That, in itself, shows they care. But the problem is, most people say, 'That's terrible,' and then move on. Because they find it too difficult to look at.

I don't think there was really a time when I have not been politically aware.

The idea of service leads to community.

There's so much importance in honoring your everyday hero. It doesn't take money. It doesn't take connections. What matters is that people get involved. Whether your passion is gun control or food or whatever it may be, everybody needs to stop being so self-absorbed.

The idea of community and helping others has always been a part of who I am. Growing up, my parents always made sure that my siblings and I were doing our part to serve our local community.

I'm one of those people that, if I hear about something happening, I go crazy. I want to go help.

The thing about our country, Americans, and New Yorkers in particular, we all want to help. There's real folks who want to help. The problem is, they don't know how. They don't know how to get involved.

If you're an enthusiast and you love the world like I do, it comes naturally. But I think charity must become more fun to give, more interactive and imaginative.

I fundamentally believe that people have a genuine desire to be positively engaged in the world around them.

I encourage everyone out there to get involved.

Every child should be taught to be a caring adult and be given an opportunity to serve their communities.

There are many things I do where the centre of it is... It's almost more my humanitarian work than art.

I love individuals who care about what's going on the world and how we can help make it a better place.

Just like so many other people out there, I don't want to sit on the sidelines, I want to do the most that I can to help.

You must be an artist and a citizen of the world. You must speak to this stuff that's happening. You must do what you can to shine a light on it, help people through it.

There is no question Angelina makes a difference in our world by bringing awareness to so many causes. Her compassion for humanity alone always makes me honored to call her my sister.

I feel that public service is so important and giving back, being a role model and helping people in need is something that I would love to do.

Service that benefits the community and those in need is an act that betters us all.

I have struggled in life and this has made me sensitive towards the needs of others. Politics gives you the opportunity to really do something.

Every day, Iowans step up and make a difference together through volunteerism.

I am trying to teach my children to feel a responsibility for their fellow human beings and a sense of connection with ... the world around them.

What I always wanted to do when I was a kid was to speak out and help people which I continue to do afterwards.

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.

I think the main thing is to find something you care about. A cause. I think it starts with others. Who do you look up to? Who do you want to help? Start in your own community.

A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.