Quotes About Philanthropy

Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me feel good so I don't do it because I hope karma will come round and get me and I'll benefit from it.

Societies accomplished important goals that still elude politicians, specialists in public policy, social reformers, and philanthropists. They successfully created vast social and mutual aid networks among the poor that are now almost entirely absent in many atomistic inner cities.

My staff and budget at the AIDS clinic doubled every year," recalled Volberding, "and Feinstein didn't blink an eye. She was completely responsive to whatever I asked from her.

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There are so many people in the world with so little. Who cares why you decide to help?

The question of bread for myself is a material question, but the question of bread for my neighbor is a spiritual question.

I admire those who do good and expect nothing in return.

Do no harm and leave the world a better place than you found it.

Life is not measured by what you have. It's measured by what you give.

Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules must lead to charity.

Just like you can't reap a harvest without planting seeds, so you can't get without giving.

Happy people think about how to help others and not how to get from others.

I have learned to find happiness not by possessing wealth and splendor but by giving it away for mankind.

If you have more than 120 or 130 I.Q. points, you can afford to give the rest away. You don't need extraordinary intelligence to succeed as an investor.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.

Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.

(I)f we are going to be kind, let it be out of simple generosity, not because we fear guilt or retribution.

If you have donated, these children may never know your name, but they will never forget your kindness.

Keep doing good deeds long enough, and you'll probably turn out a good man in spite of yourself.

I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end.

You know, gentlemen, that I do not owe any personal income tax. But nevertheless, I send a small check, now and then, to the Internal Revenue Service out of the kindness of my heart.

A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand.

Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable.

No matter how little you have, you can always give some of it away.