Quotes About Philanthropy

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

I have no responsibilities but to make people's lives better.

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.

Educational equity was my way of giving my salary. It's not $10 million or anything. I'm not going to act like I'm the first guy to donate $1 million to something, but it has been good.

I'm kind of like both of them: My mother grew up wanting to save the world, and my father grew up wanting to rule the world.

I thought it was a really good thing to be a part of giving blood and saving lives.

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.

It is not business, it is not government - it is the social sector that may yet save the society.

My brother and I made a pact that every deal we do has to have a charitable component; otherwise, we don't do it.

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.

Many people are involved in charities but in our world, there are people who just really care about fashion. If they can get a cool pair of jeans and the money happens to go somewhere incredible, that's a great combination.

He that does good for good's sake seeks neither paradise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end.

The Miss America Organization's philanthropic arm is particularly appealing to me, as I have made it my mission to give back in ways that empower women and celebrate diversity.

I'm a partner with City of Hope for many, many years.

I really believe that if you come across something in life that could improve the life of someone else, you should pass it on.

When my husband Charles passed away in 2000, I took over as chair of our family's foundation. As I was mourning his loss, I also had to keep the foundation moving forward and to chart a course into what was then a very male-dominated philanthropic world.

Knowledge is the only kind of wealth that multiplies when you give it away

We have a new generation of very rich people who want to do more with their money than buy a lot of expensive toys. They want to live meaningful lives.

As my dad said, you have an obligation to leave the world better than how you found it. And he also reminded us to be givers in this life, and not takers.

A good company offers excellent products and services. A great company also offers excellent products and services but also strives to make the world a better place.

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

If my activism, however well-motivated, drives out love, then I have misunderstood Jesus' gospel. I am stuck with law, not the gospel of grace.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift

While visiting Costa Rica, I was inspired to hear that someone had donated a playground to a local school. So when I returned to L.A., one day I just called the principal of a nearby elementary school and asked what I could do. Five years later, I've helped make over nine schools, repainting, renovating, and fixing up playgrounds.