25 Quotes About Being a Good Person

Ever lie awake wondering if you're truly making a positive mark on the world? Yeah me too. We all share that deep-down desire to be a good person to live a life that means something not just for ourselves but for others too. But sometimes life gets complicated right? It's easy to get lost in the daily grind or feel overwhelmed by our own struggles.

I know Stephen Montagne our founder at GoodExistence.com talks openly about his journey. He battled unhealthy habits like binge eating and laziness. He lost over 110 pounds and found strength in his faith. His path wasn't about grand gestures. It was about the steady everyday effort to be better. Sometimes all we need is a little wisdom a guiding light to remind us what truly matters. That's where the power of words comes in. These quotes aren't just nice sayings. They are sparks for reflection and action. So let’s explore some together.

The Heart of Goodness: Kindness and Empathy

Being good often starts with how we treat others. It’s about opening our hearts.

1. "No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted." – Aesop
   This is so true. A small smile a listening ear. These things ripple outwards.

2. "Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." – Roy T. Bennett
   What a beautiful goal to aim for each day. It doesn’t take much to make a difference in someone's moment.

3. "Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another." – Alfred Adler
   Before we judge let's try to understand. This simple shift can change everything.

4. "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." – Mark Twain
   It truly transcends barriers. Everyone understands and appreciates genuine kindness.

5. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi
   Helping others often brings clarity and purpose to our own lives. It connects us to something bigger. Stephen found immense purpose through his faith and a desire to serve. This quote really speaks to that.

Integrity and Honesty: Living Your Truth

Being a good person means being true to your values even when it's hard.

6. "The time is always right to do what is right." – Martin Luther King Jr.
   No excuses. No delays. If you know something is right do it.

7. "Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching." – C.S. Lewis
   This is the ultimate test of character. It’s about your internal compass.

8. "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." – Thomas Jefferson
   Without honesty with ourselves and others genuine growth is impossible.

9. "Be impeccable with your word." – Don Miguel Ruiz
   Our words have power. Speak with integrity. Say what you mean and mean what you say.

10. "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    Authenticity is a cornerstone of being a good person. Don't be afraid to be you.

The Power of Small Actions and Consistent Effort

Grand gestures are rare. True goodness often lies in the small consistent things we do.

11. "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." – Desmond Tutu
    Don't underestimate your impact. Every small positive action contributes.

12. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lao Tzu
    Stephen’s journey of losing over 110 pounds didn’t happen overnight. It started with one small change then another. The same goes for overcoming habits like gaming or smoking. One day at a time one choice at a time.

13. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." – Aristotle (often attributed)
    Being a good person is a practice. It’s built through daily choices and actions. Just like Stephen built a productive routine with short bursts of deep work consistency is key.

14. "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently." – Tony Robbins
    This echoes the point above. Occasional good deeds are nice but consistent character is what truly defines us.

15. "Small wins are the secret to big changes." – A GoodExistence.com philosophy
    Stephen constantly emphasizes celebrating small wins. Whether it’s resisting an old craving or completing a short work session these victories build momentum and self-belief. This applies to being a better person too. Acknowledge your efforts.

Resilience and Growth: Learning from Challenges

Life throws punches. Being a good person includes how we respond learn and grow from them.

16. "The oak fought the wind and was broken the willow bent when it must and survived." – Robert Jordan
    Flexibility and resilience help us navigate life’s storms and come out stronger.

17. "Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    Mistakes are inevitable. It’s the getting back up that counts. Stephen's journey wasn't perfect. There were setbacks. But he kept going. That’s the spirit.

18. "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened ambition inspired and success achieved." – Helen Keller
    Challenges shape us. They reveal our strength and help us grow.

19. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." – Friedrich Nietzsche
    A classic for a reason. Overcoming adversity builds incredible inner fortitude.

20. "Turn your wounds into wisdom." – Oprah Winfrey
    Our struggles can become our greatest teachers and even a source of empathy for others.

Finding Purpose and Living with Gratitude

A sense of purpose and a grateful heart often guide us toward being better people.

21. "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful to be honorable to be compassionate to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    Happiness is a byproduct of a life lived with purpose and meaning.

22. "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." – Anonymous
    Practicing daily gratitude as Stephen does shifts your perspective. It helps you appreciate the good and fuels a desire to share that good.

23. "When I was young I admired clever people. Now that I am old I admire kind people." – Abraham Joshua Heschel
    Ultimately kindness and compassion are the qualities that truly matter and endure.

24. "Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it." – Buddha
    This isn't just about a job. It’s about finding your unique way to contribute to the world. For Stephen strengthening his Christian Orthodox faith helped him find a deeper purpose.

25. "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." – Pablo Picasso (often attributed)
    We all have something unique to offer. Sharing that gift is a beautiful way to be a good person.

Being a good person isn't about achieving perfection. It's about the intention the effort and the willingness to keep learning and growing. It’s about those small daily choices that add up over time.

So my friend what’s one small thing you can do today to be the kind of person you want to be? Just one thing. Start there. You’ve got this.