the better angels of our nature

Both fact and logic seem to me to support the view that savings invested in privately owned economic tools of production amount to an…

— F. A. Harper

One thing will always secure heaven for us-the acts of charity and kindness with which we have filled our lives. We can do no…

— Mother Teresa

People are complicated creatures. On the one hand, capable of great acts of charity, and on the other, capable of the most underhanded forms…

— Mary Alice

Solidarity is not an act of charity, but mutual aid between forces fighting for the same objective.

— Samora Machel

There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity.

— Pope Francis

Every act of charity, every thought of sympathy, every action of help, every good deed, is taking so much of self-importance away from our…

— Swami Vivekananda

U.S. commitment to NATO and our commitments our European partners is not an act of charity. It's not a gift that we give to…

— Derek Chollet

I choose not to believe in any gods as an act of charity,” Marcus said. “Charity toward whom?” “Toward the gods. Seems rude to…

— Daniel Abraham

We must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy for the living to lead us into an act of injustice to…

— Davy Crockett

In every human act of charity, something larger, greater, divine has come down to visit the act.

— Geoffrey Wood

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.

— Francis Atterbury

It is undeniable that every human being is entitled to living space, daily bread, and the protection of the law as a common birthright;…

— Alfred Delp

The bread which you use is the bread of the hungry; the garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of him who is…

— Saint Basil

Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Creation comes before distribution - or there will be nothing to distribute. The need of the creator comes before the need of any possible…

— Ayn Rand