Jeremy Spencer Quotes

One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.

He who cannot give anything away cannot feel anything either.

I have found that the only thing that does bring you happiness is doing something good for somebody who is incapable of doing it for themselves.

If you're able to help some people and make them smile and make them realize that life is good, then that's worth so much more than buying a pair of shoes.

My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help.

I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.

Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?

The cheapest gift I have to give is kindness, and it is the best.

The Grateful Dead were very kind. It was Santa Claus. It did good things. It allowed other people to benefit. The benefits that we played were enormous, and we played free. So you've got a band that loves to play free, and that was a wonderful thing.

If you want to experience joy in your life, you have to be able to step outside yourself and become part of a cause that is much larger than you; one that brings a greater good to a greater community.

The giving of love is an education in itself.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

When you look at Regis, he really and truly does feel for those people, and I feel like I've done it too. You're giving away somebody else's money so what do you care? It's not your money.

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

My girls and I regularly go through their rooms to find clothes and toys to donate to charities. I firmly believe that children who have been given so much need to experience the joy that comes from giving.

For me, I think everybody with half a heart tries to do their best to do their part of good during the holiday season.

Success to me is being a good person, treating people well.

Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

If you are good to this one and that one, this one and that one will say that you are good. If you are good to everyone, no one will say that you are good.

Not surprisingly, most people feel most beautiful when they are involved in an act of service, or are doing something that makes them feel generous, connected, or seen by others.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

It's also selfish because it makes you feel good when you help others. I've been helped by acts of kindness from strangers. That's why we're here, after all, to help others.

For the will and not the gift makes the giver.