Joe Jamail Quotes

I will be satisfied if my epitaph shall be written thus: "Here lies one who never rose to any eminence, who only courted the low ambition to have it said that he striven to ameliorate the condition of the poor, the lowly, the downtrodden of every race and language and color.

We all have a responsibility in life to do what we can to help those less fortunate.

I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family.

In order to be great, you just have to care. You have to care about your world, community, and equality.

When we see people that are impoverished and people who are dealt an unfair hand, then if we have the power to help them, we should try to do that.

I just feel that I'm compelled; that I have a responsibility to give back to those less fortunate.

Growing up, I saw my dad do charity work for children with health issues. That had a profound effect on me.

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.

We are privileged. There are poor people out there. We must to do something to make them privileged.

I've personally demanded that tyrants let their people go. I've tried to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, protect the elderly and infirm, and defend the needy from the aggressively greedy. I've led a blessed life. What a kick for a kid from the projects.

People love me or hate me and all I think about is the people that I know and suffer with different causes and carry on my charity work and that's what keeps me alive really.

Together with the Works of Mercy, feeding, clothing and sheltering our brothers, we must indoctrinate.

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

Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.

Love and trust and justice, concern for the poor, that's being pushed to the margins, and you can see it.

We can't turn our back on people who need help.

We are not here in this world to find elegant solutions, pregnant with initiative, or to serve the ways and modes of profitable progress. No, we are here to provide for all those who are weaker and hungrier, more battered and crippled than ourselves. That is our only certain good and great purpose on earth

Charity and philanthropy are not justice.

I wanted to help the world be more just.

Philanthropic work reminds you of everyone's common humanity, and that's really the common denominator for everyone.

I mentioned that I received a scholarship to Episcopalian school, and the model for the school was 'From each according to his or her ability and to each according to his or her need.' And it's something that is still really important to me in thinking about how I prioritize what I do with my life.

A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.

I don't think I necessarily try to help women; I just try to help people.

What's wrong with wanting the best for everybody?

I really enjoy charity work and helping people.