George Matthew Adams Quotes

Christmas moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves & directs our thoughts to giving.

The Christmas spirit does not shine out in the Christian snob. For the Christmas spirit is the spirit of those who, like their Master, live their whole lives on the principle of making themselves poor -- spending and being spent -- to enrich their fellow humans, giving time, trouble, care and concern, to do good to others -- and not just their own friends -- in whatever way there seems need.

Even the least work done for others awakens the power within; even thinking the least good of others gradually instills into the heart the strength of a lion.

That's the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me.

If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.

When we stop thinking about ourselves, when we stop being so devoted to 'me,' we can start behaving in a way that actually benefits others!

When you meet the needy your heart grows bigger

Be kind to others before you take care of yourself; make whoever you're with feel like they matter.

I start every day by wanting more for others than I do for myself. I think that is how God works, and that is how I think we have to work.

They should give until it hurts, maybe a very small thing, maybe just a packet of cigarettes, but instead of by smoking that one packet, maybe I share that packet with somebody who has not got even one cigarette, and that's the beginning of love, to give until it hurts.

Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself. I think that keeps you feeling young. I really do.

I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.

There are those who open their hearts to others...who never think twice about giving of themselves. They are the wonderful warmhearted people who make all the difference in our lives.

Give! Give the love you have received to those around you. You must love with your time, your hands, and your hearts. You need to share all that you have.

Whenever I see a homeless guy, I always run back and give him money, because I think, 'Oh my God, what if that was Jesus?'

Compassion is aptly summed up in the Golden Rule, which asks us to look into our own hearts, discover what gives us pain, and then refuse, under any circumstance whatsoever, to inflict that pain on anybody else. Compassion can be defined, therefore, as an attitude of principled, consistent altruism.

The only real blind person at Christmas time is he who has not Christmas in his heart.

Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open.

People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you.

Never be so busy as not to think of others.

People do not give from the top of their purses but from the bottom of their hearts. If you desire to become a more generous person do not change your income. Change your heart.

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

In a nutshell, when life is pleasant, think of others. When life is a burden, think of others.