Bill Foster Quotes

Mother Teresa was asked what was the meaning of life, and she said to help other people, and I thought, 'What a strange thing to say' - but maybe it's the right thing to say.

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.

My grandmother, Dorothy Walker Bush, worked long, hard hours for the Red Cross during World War II because it was the right thing to do for her community. The example of his parents established my father's belief that every human has the capacity to serve their fellow man.

Service is what life is all about.

We didn't grow up overly religious, but there was an understanding that you had a duty as a citizen to help your fellow man.

It was a very profound experience, getting in touch with that part of us, in all of us human beings, that is committed beyond yourself to the point of giving everything you have, including your life, for other people, for your fellow man.

There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.

… The most worthy calling in life is that in which man can serve best his fellow man. … The noblest aim in life is to strive to live to make other lives better and happier.

We all have the duty to do good.

We are fortunate people. It is our need and responsibility to help our fellow man.

Love is sacrifice.

Of all follies there is none greater than wanting to make the world a better place.

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

The dedicated life is worth living. You must give with your whole heart.

I was raised by my parents to believe that you had a moral obligation to try and help save the world.

When you give, give from the place of the heart because it is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do.

I have always believed helping your fellow man is profitable in every sense, personally and bottom line.

I am convinced that success is not measured by what you get out of life, but by what you give back.

One is guilty of all abjection that one does not help to relieve.

Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your village and beyond.

Helping someone is what life is all about.

With wealth, one is in a position of responsibility. You must try to help others. It is as simple as that.

God wants you to live for others and to live that presence well.

I want to be remembered for having a great love for my fellow man. Because, you know, I do.

No time is better spent than that spent in the service of your fellow man.