Humanitarian Quote by Irving Babbitt

“The humanitarian, like the missionary, is often an irreducible enemy of the people he seeks to befriend, because he has not imagination enough to…

— George Santayana

“Today humanitarianism is in search of an identity, especially after the war in Iraq. In a perfect world, humanitarianism would not exist. People wouldn't…

— Marc Vachon

Humanitarian issues must bring together all people who act in good faith trying to alleviate the suffering of people in dire need - especially…

— Sergei Lavrov

The humanitarian wishes to be a prime mover in the lives of others. He cannot admit either the divine or the natural order, by…

— Isabel Paterson

“Rather than being a human, be a humanitarian”

— Kowtham Kumar K

“A humanitarian seldom makes a good lover. For a lover’s world revolves around their lover, while a humanitarian’s world revolves around the world.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Humanitarianism is commendable, but not when you're demanding that others share the burdens and expense.

— Bret Stephens

“It has been heart-warming, in the midst of all our sadness, to see a good mix of people from different backgrounds, different cultures, different…

— Widad Akreyi

There's a great satisfaction in humanitarian work.

— Govinda

No hint of genuine charity ameliorates our vision of society, once sentimentalism has been laid side. What passes for cooperation turns out to be…

— Michael Ghiselin

Besides the respect of the lives of human beings, all the animals and plants should be on the list too. That is the real…

— Gautama Buddha

One thing the humanitarian world doesn't do well is marketing. As a journalist, I get pitched every day by companies that have new products.…

— Nicholas D. Kristof