Quotes About Generosity

I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous.

I think ultimately to be able help with the holidays for somebody who might be a little less fortunate I think is the main thing and the best part of all.

I tend to spend money on holidays for my family.

I knew a homeless guy who'd give all the copper coins that people gave him to charity. So I think there's something that makes us want to give. For me, it's quite a selfish luxury: you feel enlivened, deepened and self-nurtured by generosity.

If I end up homeless and penniless because of a shift in my behavior about sharing what's come to me, bring it on.

Even when we were little, we were always helping, going to feed the homeless, community drives, that type of stuff.

And when I get famous, I want to donate to people who don't have homes, jobs, anything.

A gift shouldn't feel like homework.

Be honest, be kind, and share the love.

I love to cook for people. It's my honor, honestly. It's what I have to give.

I took it upon myself to give back to my 'hood.

I became convinced that there was greater satisfaction from giving my money away and seeing something come out of the ground, like a hospital or a university.

I do charity work for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the USO. I made all the money I'm ever going to need - all my family is every going to need - so I try to give back to the community.

Peyton Manning donated, I think, $10 million to start a children's hospital here in Indianapolis. Whenever you see something like that, you go, 'Okay, not only can I be great on the football field, I can also be great off of the field.'

It's nice to have a friend who is also a gracious hostess and who reciprocates.

Everyone has an hour in their day to go and do something for somebody else; I don't care how busy they are.

I got in the habit of giving away a book as soon as I've finished it because I lived in a housing co-op at Cambridge and had no space to keep books.

The goal isn't how much money you make, but how much you help people.

You don't want to hear about how much money I donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America or to AIDS awareness or to give out scholarships. You don't want to hear about that.

Some people, no matter how much money they have, they want to keep it for themselves.

You know, food is such - it's a hug for people.

Judi Dench has always been the benchmark for me. Everything I have seen her do is incredible. I also really admire Cate Blanchett. In terms of people I have worked with, there is no one more admirable than Hugh Jackman, for his spirit, energy, generosity and hard work.

Hugh is very charismatic, he has a magnetic appeal. He's very gentlemanly - he'll always open the door for the girls and is always showering us with gifts.

I think it's important, as a human being, to help others.