Albert Schweitzer Quotes

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

I hope to continue to support, to inspire, to motivate, to encourage... in the hopes that maybe the world can get a little bit more giggle.

I get so full off of stories that people send in of encouragement.

I just aspire to pick people up. That's my ambition.

Just to be a part of something that can travel beyond and reach the lives of people and help them through a daily problem or struggle or even just giving encouraging words, period. I feel like it's very powerful. I thank God for my gift.

Every single wave, when I was overwhelmed and poor and struggling in New York, there were these extraordinary people in New York who said, 'Come this way.'

Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.

When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference.

Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.

I must thank my good friend Nigel Brennan. His strength of character in the midst of extreme hardship inspired me during the darkest days. Despite our separation, he always managed to find small ways to remind me that there are gentlemen in the world, even when I was surrounded by just the opposite.

You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.

He climbs highest who helps another up.

Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows?

I think anytime you can affect people in general, in a positive way, then you're a lucky individual.

Good words cool more than cold water.

I think sometimes the critics want me to beat people down, and that's not in me. I want to lift people up.

I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

There are so many Al Anon fans and friends who have shown me wonderful love, prayers, thoughts! I thank everyone for this. It feels great to have wonderful people behind you, pushing and praying for you. Mostly, I don't want to let myself down, but they encourage me not to let them down.

Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

I want to be the best daughter and wife and friend and person I can be. And I want to help empower the people around me to be the best they can be.

Do your best to spread positive messages.

When I was in prison, a lot of my friends blew me away. But Stephen Fry wrote to me. It was very humbling.

Giving is most important to show the less fortunate that you don't give up. You always want to live a better life.