Altruism
Quotes on Altruism
As for doing good, that is one of the professions that are full.
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American writer
He who would do good to another must do it in Minute Particulars. Generalgood is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocrite, and flatterer; for art and science cannot exist but in minutely organized Particulars.
William Blake (1757-1827) English poet, artist
No people do so much harm as those who go about doing good.
Mandell Creighton (1843-1901) English prelate, historian
Such a good friend that she will throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.
Charles, Count Talleyrand (1754-1838) French statesman of Madame de Stael
