WHY BOTHER
TO SERVE?

"Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me." -- Albert Schweitzer

Cultural

Explore how different cultures around the world have passed down aphorisms that speak to the importance of generosity and service to others

Secular

Explore various humanist declarations regarding our responsibilities and concern for others

Philosophical

Explore quotes from notable writers and philosophers on the subject of selfishness, service, and the inter-relatedness of humanity

Inspirational

Explore quotes on service from well-known humanitarians: Susan B. Anthony, Andrew Carnegie, Jimmy Carter, Dorothy Day, Gandhi, Robert Kennedy, Ghaffar Khan, Martin Luther King Jr., the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Schweitzer, Mother Teresa, Leo Tolstoy, and Desmond Tutu.

Spiritual

Explore how the world's wisdom traditions include calls to respond to the needs of others with justice, love, and compassion.

Research

Explore research findings that suggest helping others is associated with improved psychological well-being and physical health.