"A storyteller makes up things to help other people; a liar makes up things to help himself."
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"Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him."
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"The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others."
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"An important verity about knowledge is that the brain works most effectively with consciously retained information. We more easily remember what we want to recall later. When we feed our fourteen billion brain cells with information that will enrich us and help others, we are really learning to Think Big."
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"it was while helping others to be free that I gained my own freedom."
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"Infinite power of the spirit, brought to bear upon matter evolves material development, made to act upon thought evolves intellectuality, and made to act upon itself makes of man a God. First, let us be Gods, and then help other to be GOds. Be and Make. Let this be our motto."
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"When the children had completed an absorbing bit of work, they appeared rested and deeply pleased. It almost seemed as if a road had opened up within their souls that led to all their latent powers, revealing the better part of themselves. They exhibited a great affability to everyone, put themselves out to help others and seemed full of good will."
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"I often help others discover the outer limits of their hatred. It’s a talent of mine."
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"People discover that by helping others, even when they themselves are suffering, they end up improving their own lives."
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"The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy."
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"I believe that love expands. As you give love out, it's received and reciprocated and it grows. That's the beauty of it."
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"Charity isn't about pity, it is about love."
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"You – help - people. You are an expert in your field, who genuinely helps other human beings. Take pride in that, stop hawking your wares, and get a bit of respect for your profession, and earn some from your prospects."
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"He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward."
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"If you go out and make some things happen, you will fill the world with hope."
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"To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own."
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"Because I survived, I must do everything possible to help others."
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"Whoever survives a test, whatever it may be, must tell the story. That is his duty."
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"You are who you are. All you can do in this world is help others to be who they are and better themselves."
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"He that won't be counseled can't be helped."
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