Quotes About Philanthropy

Private philanthropy is the direct expression of the great Christian principle of the brotherhood of man and the Golden Rule. Private philanthropy indeed is the only valid expression of these ethical principles; compulsory charity through 'social legislation' is the exact contrary: it is the evil imposition of force by one group on another.

For all the billions of dollars created here, Silicon Valley is remarkably stingy when it comes to giving.

I've met with titans of Silicon Valley because they're investing in our national expansion. I've had lunch with Claire Danes because she sees DonorsChoose.org as the best way to help students in public schools. I would never, ever rub shoulders with such people if I had followed the typical career path in investment banking or whatever.

There are a lot of billionaires in Silicon Valley, but in the end, we are all heading to the same place. If given the choice between making a lot of money or finding a way to make people live longer, what do you choose?

I do think, actually, one thing I noticed with Silicon Valley post-Trump is it kind of made them more politically aware, more aware that, like, business and philanthropy alone isn't going to make the world a better place.

Owners of valuable works of art don't give to institutions that don't provide good air conditioning and have good shows.

Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.

People should have values, so by extension, a company should. And one of the things you do is give back. So how do you give back? We give back through our work in the environment, in running the company on renewable energy. We give back in job creation.

Businessman, philanthropist, large egg.

I always had the old-school model that I'm going to work for as long as I'm relevant and focus on for-profit activities and someday when I retire I'm going to learn about philanthropy.

I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art.

I just focus on my work with inner-city kids, and in my community, and on my philanthropic work.

Charity is the root of all good works.

If you can't distinguish people from lap-dogs, you shouldn't undertake philanthropic work.

My parents really raised me with the value that it's important to give back, and I've always gravitated towards non-profits and charities that work with children.

Because CoEd's doing incredible work in Guatemala so how can I not #tieoneon?

We always say at CARE that we would love to see if we can work ourselves out of business.

IIFA is always involved in charity, and that's why it's a great thing that I am a part of IIFA and will continue to work along with them.

The best way to end poverty is to simply give people work, which isn't considered 'sexy' among donors who want to fund a preschool or cure a disease.

I'm not a guy who did drugs or drank alcohol. I had a good work ethic and gave back to the community.

My work is about helping humanity.

I have a lot of charity work I'm into right now, and selling my Chakalates - supporting that whole effort.

I used to do some philanthropic work, but with the political platform, I can contribute in a bigger way.

I'm obviously very involved with my own charity and foundation that I work with. Obviously, I'm very passionate about that.