Molly Ivins Quotes

I never think people should do things for me. I think I should do things for others. That makes me more comfortable.

It's always a good feeling when you can help instead of just receiving help.

It helps me when I help people.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

I'm from the bottom, I understand what it's like to have and to not have. My perception on giving is to put yourself in those people's shoes and go from there. So that's what I did.

I've been lucky to have a lot of opportunities to help people.

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.

Sometimes you can do things for people other than yourself.

Grandma and Mama showed me that you always have to give as much as you can, no matter what.

I've been blessed so much in my own life and I want to spread that blessing to others who need it.

I like to take care of people, I love looking after my friends and stuff.

I try to help people as much as I can.

My dad always taught me that you have to be good to the next person all the time because one person is going to help another person.

Help is giving part of yourself to somebody who comes to accept it willingly and needs it badly.

People like givers, people want to help givers. I get stuff all the time.

He almosted smiled. "There you go again. Why? Why do yo keep helping me?" There were a million answers on my lips, everything from It's the right thing to do to I don't know. Instead, I said, "Because I want to.

Give plenty of what is given to you, And listen to pity's call. Don't think the little you give is great, And the much you get is small.

Give the respect you want to receive; embody the grace you hope to encounter; and help others with no expectations whatsoever.

It was in my heart to help a little because I was helped much.

Generosity gives assistance, rather than advice.

I'm blessed to be a blessing to someone else.

When you do a good turn you feel rich, even if you are broke.

Even if you don't have a lot, you can help someone.

He climbs highest who helps another up.

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.