It’s important that we remember and memorialize the great humanitarians that have left their marks. Here are some great humanitarian quotes: 

• “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice.” – Nelson Mandela

• “Do your little bit of good where you are.  It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu

• “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

• “I think we all want justice and equality, a chance for a life with meaning. All of us would like to believe that if we were in a bad situation, someone would help us.” – Angelina Jolie

• “True Heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.  It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe

• “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” – Bill Gates

• “Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back. – Princess Diana

• Don’t look for big things, just do small things with great love….The smaller the thing, the greater must be our love.” – Mother Teresa

• “Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

• “Therefore I feel that the aforementioned guiding principle must be modified to read: If you desire peace, cultivate justice, but at the same time cultivate the fields to produce more bread; otherwise there will be no peace.” – Norman Borlaug

These humanitarian quotes will hopefully inspire you to become a more active member of society while always staying mindful of those less fortunate. If each of us plays our part, our journey toward harmonious peace will be accelerated.

– Sunny Bhatt

Sources: Brainy Quote, Brainy Quote The Givers
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