Gladys Knight Quotes

I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it.

Most of the time, I'm not even working; I'm just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky.

I hope I can use everything that's being offered to me to do good in other people's lives.

We feel like if we can give back, that's what we are called to do. So we've been fortunate to do a lot of really cool things and touch a lot of people's lives.

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

As far as service goes, it can take the form of a million things. To do service, you don't have to be a doctor working in the slums for free, or become a social worker. Your position in life and what you do doesn't matter as much as how you do what you do.

Whenever we have thanked these men and women for what they have done for us, without exception they have expressed gratitude for having the chance to help - because they grew as they served.

A lot of people think it takes millions of dollars to give back or inspire, but just you showing up means a lot.

I love donating my time and serving other people. Just seeing the faces of people in need light up when they see you... There is no way I can put it into words. You feel like you did something right.

I just play my football, and if I can help people, then I help people.

I was sitting around, moping and feeling badly for myself. I went to the hospital to visit a child, and it hit me: helping people is what I'm meant to do.

We know that we're fortunate. We have a wonderful life and it is an honour for us to be of service, and every single day dedicated to helping others and making this society and this country a better place for more people.

That's when I feel most alive, when I'm helping people.

Life is short. Help more people.

If you want to serve the universe, the obvious place to begin is right where you are. That's where I began. I looked at every situation I came into and wondered, 'What can I do to be of service in this situation?' Sometimes there was nothing I could do, but often there was - a helping hand, a word of cheer, a pleasant smile. Then, after I had given a lot, a most wonderful spiritual receiving began - giving me more to give.

Be of service. Whether you make yourself available to a friend or co-worker, or you make time every month to do volunteer work, there is nothing that harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

If someone as blessed as I am is not willing to clean out the barn, who will?

It gives me satisfaction to help people.

I try to make myself do things for other people when I'm feeling down. Like, you can call your local hospital and help out in the pediatric unit.

I love helping people; just being of service makes me happy!

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

Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.

For all of my fortune, there are many with misfortune that need a hand.

I know it sounds cliche, but to give back is important. Sometimes we're given so much, we need to do something for other people. I think that's really important.