Quotes About Generosity

My parents were hardworking. They made every penny stretch as far as possible. That was probably the major reason everything they gave me was always two or three sizes too large.

My parents were fairly laid-back, but there were certain things about which they were very strict. My brother and I were told never to turn away a person in need. And it didn't matter what we thought of their motives, whether they were truly in need or not.

You live only once so always strike a balance and when you have abundance, contribute as much as you can.

The people in the United States are some of the most generous people in the world. We saw it in Haiti. We saw it with Katrina. When devastation strikes, American people want to step up.

With the first money I got, I built my parents a house back home, gave them a string of credit cards, and said 'Go.'

Human nature being what it is, if you told me you were going to give me one dollar with no strings attached, I probably wouldn't question the gift too much. But if you told me you wanted to give me one hundred dollars with no obligation, I'd have to think about it for a minute before accepting.

My mom and dad have always, always, and continue to be the most incredible citizens of the world and most generous in quiet ways, that I strive to do even a fraction of what they do.

There's a long line of difference makers in my family. I'm following in the footsteps of some really strong men and women who have showed me what it means to give back; it's the greatest way to fulfill yourself.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

The Comeback' is so cringey and difficult, but watching it, what I was really struck with was the kindness and the generosity.

Hunger is a deep concern of mine, and I feel that no one should go without food in this world as long as there are caring people to lend a hand. I've had to struggle in my past and I know what it's like to go without, so I try to do as much as I can to help bring awareness to an issue that hits very close to home for me.

One of my favorite things - and I am sure everybody else's in this Chamber - is to give away money. You really don't get much opposition when you give away money.

I've known Oprah since 1998 or 1999. It is incredible how amazing she is. When you are around her, you see how considerate, giving and wonderful she is with the people around her.

Oprah's such a wonderful spirit; she's been given a lot of gifts in her life, and she gives them back.

We are a nation with a powerful investment in the idea of our own fundamental innocence. Our can-do optimism and ingenuity are based on the faith that we are a decent, open, and generous people. This is our identity.

Giving back was an expectation, not an option.

Because I don't take money, I'll go anywhere and do a benefit concert with almost any orchestra.

I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude.

I hope more people decide to become organ donors.

I organised a charity game in my hometown, and we collected three tonnes of food for the people of the town.

I did about a 100 concerts this year. All over the United States. We're cutting back next year to about 40. We generate money for an organization called Mercy Corps.

I support most charitable organizations.

I'm a very philanthropically oriented individual. There are a lot of causes that I support, and I'm a big fan of advocacy.

I want to buy my mother a huge house in New Orleans so she can open up a bed and breakfast.