Jesse Jackson Quotes

The only justification for ever looking down on somebody is to pick them up.

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.

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

My grandmother had a motto that you should never look down on people unless you are helping them up, and I think that's a very spiritual way of living.

We can never untangle all the woes in other people's lives. We can't produce miracles overnight. But we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul, or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart.

There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair and disrespect.

One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.

We can give our smiles, our encouragement, our sympathy to someone who needs them every day of the year.

You are truly successful when you can extend a strong hand to someone who is reaching out or just trying to hang on.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.

I have to say that Common is one of the kindest, most humble, grateful individuals that I've ever met in my life. I was profoundly affected by meeting him. I think he is an outstanding human being.

Personally, I think humility is a prerequisite to being a truly empathic person.

Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.

Be kind to people on the way up - you'll meet them again on your way down.

You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other.

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

I hope that 9/11 has grouped us as one, and in doing so it has united us. Perhaps as a unit we can help each other get ahead, survive and succeed in this free world. And hey guys, let's not forget out manners!!

I think the greatest thing that we can do is take care of each other.

It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.

After the verb 'to Love', 'to Help' is the most beautiful verb in the world.

True compassion means not only feeling another's pain but also being moved to help relieve it.

These are really terribly rough times, and we really should try to be as nice to each other as possible.

A noble person attracts noble people, and knows how to hold on to them.

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.

When a friend is sick, I see the situation for what it is, not what it isn't, and I offer to help as much as she wants, not as much as I want.