Terry Eagleton Quotes

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

It is futile to judge a kind deed by its motives. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.

Charity. To love human beings in so far as they are nothing. That is to love them as God does.

That best portion of a man's life, his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.

I feel Salman Khan is not only a superstar, but also the greatest human being because of the kind of charity he does, the kind of noble thoughts he has and the love and care he shows towards his close ones.

Kindness and compassion aren't political qualities even though they get politicized.

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

To deal with individual human needs at the everyday level can be noble sometimes.

Compassion is not defined in one form. There's no Indian compassion. There's no American compassion. It transcends nation, the gender, the age. Why? Because it is there in everybody. It's experienced by people occasionally.

A man filled with the love of God is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.

Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.

I knew a homeless guy who'd give all the copper coins that people gave him to charity. So I think there's something that makes us want to give. For me, it's quite a selfish luxury: you feel enlivened, deepened and self-nurtured by generosity.

What is a hero without love for mankind.

Don't overestimate the decency of the human race.

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.

I have empathy; I am humane. I understand human misery.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.

I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need.

Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable.

I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.

In democratic ages men rarely sacrifice themselves for another, but they show a general compassion for all the human race. One never sees them inflict pointless suffering, and they are glad to relieve the sorrows of others when they can do so without much trouble to themselves. They are not disinterested, but they are gentle.

Generosity is stronger and wiser than cruelty and indifference… The real secret of life is good will.

I believe people are wonderful. The vast majority of people have never hurt anybody in their lives.

Charity is from person to person; and it loses half, far more than half, its moral value when the giver is not brought into personal relation with those to whom he gives.

… bleeding hearts