William Stafford Quotes

I see my purpose in life as making the world a happier place to be in .

I don't want my dad to say, 'My daughter is an actress on a TV show.' I want him to say, 'My daughter cares about people.' I would love to know that I'm a role model in Hollywood.

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

I have always stressed to my girls that outer beauty fades but inner beauty lasts forever. Simple things like smiling and looking people in the eye could change someone's bad day into a good one. My mom always said that beauty is as beauty does, and I'm sure it will pass along to all the future generations of our family.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

I am a firm believer that you can make a difference in someone's life - whether they're thousands of miles away, or on your own block.

My dad would always say, 'What can you do to make the world a better place?' Well, I can make people laugh.

I actually think that the most efficacious way of making a difference is to lead by example, and doing random acts of kindness is setting a very good example of how to behave in the world.

I am a compassionate human being. I am who I am.

Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

I know I'm a good person.

I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.

When you behave well towards somebody regardless of what you're receiving, you feel better about yourself. So be decent to people.

The world is... often terrifying, disgusting and tragic, but it is also beautiful. I should like to know how exactly each person would make it a tiny bit less disgusting and a tiny bit more beautiful.

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

We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it's through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation.

There's no greater feeling in the world than when you can put a smile on somebody's face just by walking into a room. It's unbelievable. And if I have that power, who am I to waste it, you know?

Try to leave people feeling better for having met you.

Make a difference today for someone who's fighting for their tomorrow.

I don't think there's anything better you can do in this world than bring light wherever you go.

There are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our encouragement, who will need our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give.

I want people to smile when they hear my name. I love everyone. I want to help make it a better time for the kids after me.

Treat yourself at least as well as you treat other people.

You have the power to make the world a better place by being kind to someone today

Spend your life lifting people up, not putting them down.