Paying It Forward Quotes

11 quotes from 11 authors

Kindness spreads when we choose to give without expecting return, and the “Paying It Forward” mindset embodies that principle. The eleven quotes on this page, each from a different author, illustrate how small acts ripple outward, inspiring generosity, community spirit, and a sense of shared responsibility.

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I believe in paying it forward... and that's what I want to do for the next generation.

Jade Cargill

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I was sponsored to go to the U.S. and became a Black Eyed Peas, and now I'm paying it forward and helping…

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The gift of giving and paying it forward has always been traits I consider to be invaluable.

Jon Taffer

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When 1.2 million people come together for Pride in Toronto, that's great, but we now need to start paying it forward and…

David Furnish

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Just smiling at someone walking down the street can make the person's day. It's all about paying it forward.

Mariska Hargitay

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As a cohort, millennials are unique in their social consciousness, and they make decisions based on that awareness. Keep them engaged at…

Kathryn Minshew

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I guess I always like being asked questions about influence or inspiration, like, "What are you reading? Who are your heroes? Is…

Zoe Kazan

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I was raised in a group home for 14 years, so I was a beneficiary of philanthropy. I didn't have a family.…

Darell Hammond

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“But Paying It Forward is about spontaneously offering favors, not needing to say yes when someone asks too much of you. And…

Catherine Ryan Hyde

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Be known as a great resource. Are you an Excel genius? An expert on local restaurants? Fabulous at proofreading? Go beyond your…

Katrina Lake

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“When you believe in someone you profoundly increase their ability to have faith in themselves and achieve. When you love someone you…

Jason Versey

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