Ten Quotes by Women Creatives for National Volunteer Month
April is the official month to celebrate selfless volunteers, but these hardworking individuals – including yourself – should receive thanks every day. Here are ten quotes by women creatives for National Volunteer Month that honor and inspire the tireless efforts of those bettering the world around us.
Ten Quotes by Women Creatives for National Volunteer Month
“The question is whether or not you choose to disturb the world around you, or if you choose to let it go on as if you had never arrived.” ~ Ann Patchett (author)
“Public service is about serving all the people, including the ones who are not like you.” ~ Constance Wu (actress)
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” ~ Audrey Hepburn (actress, humanitarian)
“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~ Edith Wharton (novelist, short story writer, designer)
“If compassion was the motivating factor behind all of our decisions, would our world not be a completely different place?” ~ Sheryl Crow (musician, singer, songwriter, actress)
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” ~ Erma Brombeck (columnist, author)
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou (poet, memoirist, activist)
“Being of service to others is what brings true happiness.” ~ Marie Osmond (singer, actress, author, philanthropist, talk show host)
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~ Anne Frank (diarist)
“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” ~ Oprah Winfrey (talk show host, producer, actress, author, philanthropist)
Compiled by Brooke Weatherbie
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