Philanthropy is an important subject of liberal education because it examines the role of good works in shaping our conceptions of the good society and the good life. — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
We cannot preserve philanthropic and charitable values if we detach them completely from our fundamental personal beliefs and convictions. — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions. — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is the principal social institution that provides instruction in voluntary service. — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal and social… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is an important subject of liberal education because it examines the role of good works in shaping our conceptions of the good society… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
American philanthropic custom owes much to leadership by business and professional people. — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
