Quotes About Generosity

Rambo isn't violent. I see Rambo as a philanthropist.

Ethiopia is a major contributor to peace and security in Africa, the U.S.'s ally in the fight against violent extremists, and has shown incredible generosity to those escaping violence and repression, admitting more refugees than any country in the world.

Well, traditionally, my husband and I go back to our farm in Virginia but we do Christmas every day. We truly do. For us, it's about giving. We are of the Christian faith we believe that if people can see God in us, then we're actually doing our job.

All you have to be is kind. That's all you need. Once you've got that, it virtually rules out everything else.

You can express your generosity in ways that are virtually limitless. This was what I wanted to convey in 'Giving 2.0' - that whether you have $10 or $10 million to give, if you identify the right opportunities and make the most of your resources, your impact can be tremendous.

Charity is a supreme virtue, and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed onto mankind.

Cheerfulness is a very great help in fostering the virtue of charity. Cheerfulness itself is a virtue.

Believe me, 'tis a godlike thing to lend; to owe is a heroic virtue.

What is superfluous to your poor estate, distribute. This is distributive charity: a virtue so sacred that crimes against it are the forerunner of inevitable doom.

This idea of selfishness as a virtue, as opposed to generosity: That, to me, is unnatural.

Generosity is a virtue, but unlimited generosity is a fast route to bankruptcy.

The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage.

No one of this nation ever begs, for the houses of all are common to all; and they consider liberality and hospitality amongst the first virtues.

I'm very much a Christian in ideals and ethics, especially in terms of belief in fairness, a deep set obligation to others, and the virtues of charity, tolerance and generosity that we associate with traditional Christian teaching.

I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back creates a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful.

I carry cash around with me all the time as I like buying dancers I'm working with snacks and drinks, but I also use my Amex card and a Coutts Visa card, which I always pay off in full every month. I hate the idea of being in debt.

After Hurricane Sandy, we adopted 19 elementary schools in tough neighborhoods. We took each kid in those schools and gave the family a prepaid Visa card.

leaving the world a better place than she found it.

For the spirit of Christmas fulfils the greatest hunger of mankind.

How could he give her so much, yet leave her so little.

One of the best things any human must do, is to bleed for the others.

It's in giving yourself that you possess yourself

Lord, plant a seed of kindness in my heart and let it grow so big that I just have to share it with everyone I meet.

Lijden is het grootste geven. Te geven aan wie men liefheeft, het leed van zijn lijdende ziel, is de grootste gift, die te geven is.