Quotes About Giving

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

I am so rich that I must give myself away.

It was only in 2001 that I set up a foundation, Arghyam. That was pretty much to learn the ropes of how to give, what to do.

I believe in the idea of sacrifice and fighting for what's right and giving something back to the country that's given me so much.

Ever since I lost my mom, I'm really just trying to give back. At first, we were doing screenings and paying for surgeries, but now I've been fortunate enough to team with UCLA, and we're creating a scholarship program for kids who beat cancer.

Giving is above what we owe God, and that is our tithes.

I have this system where if I buy three or four new things, I give away three or four things. Sometimes, it's a very painful system, but shopping is even better when you know that someone else who needs it will be getting. Keep the clothing karma going, I say.

Salman is a paradox. He has this image of a moody actor who turns up late for shoots or doesn't turn up at all. And then there is this image of him as a kind-hearted, loving, and giving man. From my experience with him, I have to say that I have never seen the bad boy image at all.

You can love someone but not want to keep a gift from that person. It's okay to pass an item along to someone who will appreciate it more.

As Master Payne escorted her to the waiting coach, a small frown crossed her face. "People keep giving me rings," she confided to him, "But I think a small death ray might be more practical.

I wish to God that you had as much pleasure in following my advice, as I have in giving it to you.

Much better stay in company! To love you must have someone else, Giving requires a legatee, Good neighbours need whole parishfuls Of folk to do it on - in short, Our virtues are all social; if, Deprived of solitude, you chafe, It's clear you're not the virtuous sort.

It's best to give while your hand is still warm.

Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there.

The giving of love took nothing from others.

Please to put a nickel, please to put a dime. How petitions trickle in at Christmas time!

Generosity is, by definition, disinterested." (p.157)

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift

My humanitarian work evolved from being with my family. My mom, my dad, they really set a great example for giving back. My mom was a nurse, my dad was a school teacher. But my mom did a lot of things for geriatrics and elderly people. She would do home visits for free.

One of the big myths about philanthropy is that it's all about donating funds for a cause. I like to look at it quite differently. Philanthropy is about 'giving' - not just in monetary terms but also in non-monetary aspects, like time, ideas, or being a volunteer. Donating money is just a small part of philanthropy.

I've always been into volunteer work and charity work.

I'm not selfish at all.

I love giving. I love sharing.

I'm basically a gift-giver.