I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.
Interpretation
We are here to support and help each other, which adds meaning to our existence.
Dionne Warwick reflects on a valuable lesson from her grandfather about the purpose of life, which is centered around service to others. The essence of this quote lies in the belief that true fulfillment comes from aiding those who cannot help themselves, highlighting a moral obligation to contribute positively to society.
In practice
In a motivational speech about community service.
I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.
Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.
I love what I do. I was given the most incredible gift that can be given to anyone. I could never imagine a world without music, and I feel grateful that I've been given the ability to share that.
My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself.
I refuse to allow prejudice to defeat me.
You don't 'have' a life, you 'are' life. The One Life, the one consciousness that pervades the entire universe and takes temporary form to experience itself as a stone or blade of grass, as an animal, a person, a star or a galaxy.
Place a substantial meal before a tired man and he will eat with effort and be little better for it at first. Give him a glass of wine or brandy, and immediately he feels better: you see him come to life again before you.
Non-violence is the article of faith.
While crime is punished it yet increases.
Man has to awaken to wonder - and so perhaps do peoples. Science is a way of sending him to sleep again.
Not even old age knows how to love death.
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