13 Powerful Quotes to Bring Out the Good Doer in You

Here’s what authors, actors, activists and others have to say about doing good.

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J.M. Barrie quote

Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to bring out the good doer within 

The desire to do good, more often than not, comes from within. It’s a deep hankering, a fervent will to give of yourself. But even though this inclination to help others is largely internal, who’s to say we can’t all use an extra boost of motivation every now and then? With International Good Deeds Day on April 10, 2016 fast approaching, what better time than now to reaffirm your desire to do good? These 13 inspirational quotes will do just that.

1. ON CREATING CHANGE 

Robin williams quote

2. ON ACTING NOW 

Mahatma Gandhi quote

3. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING 

Heather Henry French quote

4. ON MAKING DECISIONS 

Gandalf quote

5. ON TAKING CHARGE 

Yoda quote

6. ON SPEAKING OUT 

Malala Yousafzai quote

7. ON JOINING FORCES

Maggie Doyne quote

8. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING 

Laila Gifty Akita quote

9. ON SETTING THE TONE 

Martin Kornfeld quote

10. ON HOW TO DO GOOD 

Yogi Bhajan quote

11. ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A VOLUNTEER 

Elizabeth Andrew quote

12. ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SMALL THINGS

Napoleon Hill quote

13. ON LENDING A HELPING HAND 

Booker T. Washington quote