Quotes About Philanthropy

My father has been to me a paragon of what actualizing philanthropic potential can be.

I just don't think that the differences you make by donating to a museum or an art gallery really compare to the differences you make by donating to the charities that fight global poverty.

I think that people who make a lot of money - and I do - should certainly give a considerable amount of it away.

The poor are the only consistent altruists; they sell all they have and give it to the rich.

Charity should always be a constant.

I want spend some time continuing to be a force for good.

There are rich people everywhere, and yet they don't contribute to the growth of their countries.

I was raised to believe that you need to leave the world a better place than how you found it, as corny as that sounds.

We should always try to find corporate or philanthropic co-funders for the projects we think will make a difference.

American corporations hate to give away money.

It's better to give than to lend and it costs about the same.

It is better to give then to lend, and it costs about the same.

I've never met Mr. Mark Cuban, but I tell people that I thank him more than life itself.

I did charity events with the Cup all the time.

The only currency isn't money. For me, it's about how can you build a good business that's also a social business.

I am currently doing about 30 charity auctions a year.

India has a long tradition of giving that cuts across all sections of society. It is a living legacy that we can all be proud of.

India's connection with philanthropy didn't begin with western influences. The connection with philanthropy is age-old and ingrained in our value systems.

I was raised in a group home for 14 years, so I was a beneficiary of philanthropy. I didn't have a family. The nameless, faceless strangers were my family. They gave me an education, put food on the table and clothes on my back. I am who I am because of that formative experience. Now I am paying it forward.

In recent years, America's wealthiest man has begun to tackle energy issues in a major way, investing millions in everything from high-capacity batteries to machines that can scrub carbon dioxide out of the air. With a personal fortune of $50 billion, Gates has the resources to give his favorite solutions a major boost.

I like to live well and I feel good about it because I know how much we give back. There's plenty for my family, now let's take care of the rest.

Philanthropy is natural. For a mother, taking care of her children is natural. If I am rich, I take care of the poor, like a mother would.

You can't take care of charity unless you take care of yourself first.

Americans also don't need to be taught how to give. We don't need to be taught how to take care of each other or how to be charitable.