Quotes About Generosity

We know we cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow, we must open our hands.

No generous mind delights to oppress the weak, but rather to cherish and protect.

At the final day, the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak.

Acknowledging someone is an act of altruism in the first place, so converting that act of altruism into a pizza party or company fleece jacket or a gift card is fine, but it's not in keeping with spirit in which it all began.

You'd think that being that guy who always has pizza to give away would make you really popular with the neighbors, but I've had people turn down free pizza after I'd offered it to them too many times.

It feels good to be in a place now where I can give back to my community.

The Lord has placed next to me many people, who, with generosity and love for God and the church, have helped me and been close to me.

Buy other authors' books when you go to their events. Even if you aren't going to read it. Even if you are going to give it away. Even if you aren't interested. Not just for the author but for the bookstore. It's karma and just plain good manners.

In 2005 we have a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a modern Marshall plan for the developing world.

Americans are the most generous country on the planet. I've worked in Europe, I've worked in Australia. There is no where else where you get absolutely no attitude for being a foreigner. If you do your job well, they embrace you.

If I hadn't given my money away, I'd have had more than anyone else on the planet.

The consummate gentleman on the planet today is George Clooney, who never fails to go the extra mile for people. Every person matters to George.

It's important to give back because that's what we were put on this planet to do.

I am not disposed to complain that I have planted and others have gathered the fruits.

My dad was known as a mean guy. He never smiled, and he had 'Mr. Mean' put on his license plate. But he was one of the neighborhood dads who looked out for everyone. He would take kids in and help them out.

My parents were out of town and sent me to stay at my grandma's house. That's where I learned how to make pancakes. I served them to all the old ladies who lived on her block. After the meal, they each left a $5 bill next to their plates. I thought, 'Hey, I'm onto something here.'

We love that our platform allows people to give.

We believe that we get so that we can give, and we've been so blessed in the platforms and opportunities that we've been given.

I've been so blessed to make this money and to play basketball and still have a job, but there are people out there who need support from us.

You know the way I play golf, it's a good I do these things for charities.

The American people are incredibly generous and even playful when you open yourself up and feed the media beast until it goes away satisfied.

Have I ever hated anyone? Higuain - but he surprised me after getting to know him. No. 9s are selfish, they do a different job, but he has a generous, playful side. He's a demanding guy because you have to be pamper him, motivate him. He needs affection to feed the incredible potential he has.

I'm not kidding - once you discover the pleasure of giving, how gratifying and satisfying it is, it becomes addictive.

I always said if it gets to a point where I really want a child, I would adopt; kids are amazing, so I'm getting the selfish stuff out of my system so when I have them I can say, 'Go, run. I have plenty of money, go play.'