Making A Difference Quotes

To make a difference in the world, it only takes one optimistic person, who can gather millions of people to make the change.

~ Gia Russell

But one of the things I have learned during the time I have spent in the United States is an old African American saying: Each one, teach one. I want to believe that I am here to teach one and, more, that there is one here who is meant to teach me. And if we each one teach one, we will make a difference.

~ Marcus Samuelsson

A person cannot shine light if he is afraid of the dark.

~ Orrin Woodward

Turning up our light in the presence of those whose light is dim becomes the difference that makes the difference.

~ Eric Allenbaugh

...if anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will be the same again.

~ William Paul Young

This is what made the difference, they used social networking for entertainment and I used it for business.

~ Amit Kalantri

An act of kindness may take only a moment of our time, but when captured in the heart the memory lives forever.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

If you're trying to serve someone in need and it doesn't hurt a little, you're doing something wrong. Sure, it's nice to lend a helping hand, but true compassion causes your heart to break - even at the moment you're helping...When people say the only reason to help the less fortunate is so you can feel better about yourself, I laugh. Those people obviously have never lived among the poor, the destitute, the heartbroken. They have never put themselves out there and truly suffered with someone in pain. This idea that philanthropy is self-medication is not true; in fact, it's so outrageous that it's laughable. If you're really helping someone in pain - if you're really experiencing compassion - you can't help but hurt too.This is the litmus test for those aspiring to make a difference in others' lives: Do we feel cheery about the work we're doing, or does it hurt a little, maybe even a lot? If the latter, you're on the right track.

~ Jeff Goins

In a world where very few people care if you live or die, there is a light that shines in the distance. It has a name that they call hope and it carries with it people that never stop caring. They learned long ago that extending mercy was not a choice, but a place where God lives.

~ Shannon L. Alder

When we involve others in spontaneous acts of kindness, we go from being strangers to becoming a united team connected at the heart level.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

Having a vested interest in other souls unconditionally creates a ripple effect that produces miracles in the lives of those around us.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

Discourse and critical thinking are essential tools when it comes to securing progress in a democratic society. But in the end, unity and engaged participation are what make it happen.

~ Aberjhani

The world needs more love and Twitter just figured out a way to send 'hearts all over the world'.

~ Germany Kent

You must know, the day your star exploded into my universe, you altered it all. You exposed my light and my dark, settled into my existence and there you will be and glow in the matter of my heart, long after light is only a memory. You have changed things for always.

~ Jennifer Delucy

Learn to appreciate every moment of your life, stop thinking of the future too much, you have a choice to make a difference in your life at any time you wish.

~ Auliq Ice

There is always a TRUTH to be revealed in any situation where your emotions have shifted.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

How can God allow such abominations to flourish unchecked in this world?The answer came in a question, Ruby.God, in reply, asked, How can you?

~ Lisa Wingate

Extending gratitude to another says, “I see what you’ve done and I thank you for the energy you put forth.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

You don't have to be a billionaire to believe you can make a difference. Give your resources to a charity and volunteer in your community.

~ Germany Kent

The only thing that keeps us from a place of joy is an illusion, the illusion of fear.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

A Spiritual Samaritan lives knowing that if we were to leave this world tomorrow, we were the best humans we could be and we touched the lives of as many souls as possible. We are not asked to be perfect. We are asked to make a difference.

~ Molly Friedenfeld

The abundant life begins from within and then moves outward to other individuals. If there is richness and righteousness in us, then we can make a difference in the lives of others, just as key individuals have influenced the lives of each of us for good and made us richer than we otherwise would have been.

~ Spencer W. Kimball

Our lives are marked by the people who choose to matter more: the teacher who encouraged our curiosity, the neighbor who lent a helping hand in time of need, the great leaders and perceptive thinkers whose vision and innovation improve the quality of our lives. And that's what it means to matter more. It's not about pursuit of riches or fame. It's about making a difference in people's lives. Remembered or not, lived out in a small town or on the world stage, the journey of relevance matters.

~ Marian Deegan

It’s only when we can work with something that brings out our strengths that we’re of any real use.

~ Henning Mankell

One person really can make a difference. Each person is the revolution.

~ Bryant Mcgill

Shit happens everyday. How you deal with it makes all the difference.

~ Laarni Venus Marie Giango

Writing is easy. Saying something that would make a difference is the task.

~ Aleksandra Ninkovic

Letting go is one of the most difficult experiences to deal with whether it's right or wrong. So make the most of every moment you've been gifted with. To whoever you initiate contact with and wherever, try to leave a positive impression. To whoever you have the power to make smile, exploit that power as often and best as you can, because when every other material thing fades, it's those memories that keep us alive

~ Ufuoma Apoki

Enjoy it, kid. Enjoy feeling that you can make a difference.' Floyd flashed him a smile. 'It won't last for ever.

~ Alastair Reynolds

Never give up on you. In order to make a difference you would have to somehow be different.

~ Johnnie Dent Jr.

no one is absolutely free from the woes of life. Not even the one who thinks he is free from the uncertainties of life. Difficulties, challenges, problems and the puzzles of life are a must meet for all and sundry, be it small or enormous, and they are what separate the rich from the poor, the masters from the servants, the wonder from the wander and the givers from the beggars. Our ability to be firm and overcome the storms of life shall enlighten our light to make us different. In life, you either solve that problem or you always have that problem. People are uncommon because they overcome the common problems with common sense and tenacity. If you live your life without providing a panacea to a problem each day, ponder!

~ Ernest Agyemang Yeboah