Jupiter Hammon Quotes

A lot of times I've reached my hand out to people in the gay community that just didn't have nobody to help them when they were down and out.

I'm human. But overall, whenever I see anyone being made fun of or given a hard time, I rush to their defense. I want to help them because I know how it feels.

I always felt that it was my job to try to help other people get it and deal with it.

I've worked with a lot of gay and lesbian organizations. I sit on the board of the Empire State Pride Agenda. I've also done a lot of work for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS. I think it's important because, when we can be of service to others, it only enhances our lives. I've been helped a lot in my life.

For the cause that lacks assistance, the wrong that needs resistance, for the future in the distance, and the good that I can do.

Whenever we make it over the threshold, we have to reach back and help others.

We are the party that hears the stories of people, the struggles.

I've always taken pride in relating to the underdog or little guy or gal.

I'm a firm believer in not leaving people out to dry.

We have that responsibility to look out for those who haven't had the road and the success that we have.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.

We all have burdens and we need to learn to carry each other's burdens, lighten each other's load.

I'm going to do whatever I have to do to help a New Yorker, whether it's a girl on the street or a tenant in a housing development.

With all the things I've been through, the No. 1 thing that I've learned is that we're supposed to help people through this world.

Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question.

To help a friend in need is easy, but to give him your time is not always opportune.

Let's use our stories to encourage listening to one another and to hear not just the good news, but also the pain that lies at the back of a lot of people's stories and histories.

I love helping people.

As I grew up, I became aware that there are people with special needs out there, and I have a real connection with them.

I know for certain people I'm championing a struggle that they're going through.

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.

Extend a hand whether or not you know it shall be grasped.

I've always had a passion to help people.

I try to look for the good in everybody, regardless of the way they're labeled.