Selfless Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old selfless quotes, selfless sayings, and selfless proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. Saint Augustine
You don't lose yourself being selfless—you find yourself. Seth Adam Smith
The key to a self-fulfilled life lies in consistent selfless deeds. Edmond Mbiaka
I want to do to you what spring does with the cherry trees. Pablo Neruda
Service of self is best developed in dealings of service to others. Tyler J. Hebert
There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others. Mandy Hale
Change comes when humanity becomes Self-LESS. Pamela J. Wells
The more selfless service you do, the more successful you will. Dr. Pillai
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. John Wooden
Man is an animal that makes bargains, no other animal does this, no dog exchanges bones with another. Adam Smith
If you're old, don't try to change yourself, change your environment. B. F. Skinner
Selfless love is always costly, fear can't afford it, pride doesn't understand it and friends never forget it. Bob Goff
Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me? Brian Tracy
We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Buddha
I went into the business for the money and the art grew out of it. If people are disillusioned by that remark, I can't help it. It's the truth. Charlie Chaplin
If a few companies were less greedy, the people at the bottom would have a lot more. Chris Martin
It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others. Dalai Lama
We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Gautama Buddha
When two people love each other, they don't look at each other, they look in the same direction. Ginger Rogers
When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. Helen Keller
Spirituality does two things for you. One, you are forced to become more selfless, two, you trust to providence. Imran Khan
Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood. Will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic. Indira Gandhi
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. James Keller
The essence of immorality is the tendency to make an exception of myself. Jane Addams
I was born in front of a camera and really don't know anything else. Joan Crawford
A pure love is a selfless love, but can desire ever be selfless? John Dufresne
If selfishness is the key to being miserable, then selflessness must be the key to being happy! Joyce Meyer
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. Kahlil Gibran
Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours. Lawrence Peter Berra
Then give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. Madeline Bridges