Woodrow Wilson Quotes

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

If it awakens in us as a whole how important that is - the theme of how conquest and ambition are meaningless without contribution - I think then as a society we're in better shape. I hope people are inspired to be the best.

When I see people that are my age and reaching 50, the ones that are really sparkly and full of joy are the ones that are committed to something bigger than themselves.

The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

The great happiness in life is not to donate but to serve.

To have a meaningful life, you have to be of service …

When all is said and done, I want to die exhausted and empty because I gave everything that was in me. I believe that's why we're all here: to give of ourselves to one another to help create a better world, because you can't take it with you.

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God's hands, and I am very happy about that!

The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.

I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

I profoundly feel that the art of living is the art of giving. You're fulfilled in the moment of giving, of doing something beyond yourself.

It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back.

I was blessed with certain gifts and talents and God gave them to me to be the best person I can be and to have a positive impact on other people.

If life only has the meaning you bring to it, we have the opportunity to bring rich meaning to our lives by the service we do for others.

It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.

Making a difference - and allowing God to use your gifts to change someone else's life - is truly the greatest joy you will ever experience.

Find something bigger than yourself and pour every ounce of who you are into it. If that's your family, be the best father on Earth. If you are a cop, firefighter, or a trash man, be the best.

From a motivation perspective, helping others enriches the meaning and purpose of our own lives, showing us that our contributions matter and energizing us to work harder, longer, and smarter.

If you want to experience joy in your life, you have to be able to step outside yourself and become part of a cause that is much larger than you; one that brings a greater good to a greater community.

I believe I am doing the work for humanity. This show is so uplifting.

When my father died, I had millions of people supporting me in a very, very difficult time. I have received so much from this country. I realize that we're defined in life not by what we get from this world but by what we have to offer it, and I know that I have a lot to offer this country, and I'm serious about devoting my life to it.

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

It feels good to know you contributed positively to another's life, to their happiness, to their survival. It gives us a sense of purpose.

It gives me satisfaction to help people.

Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?