The word ‘philanthropy’ brings up an image of somebody who’s had an illustrious career, has retired and is giving to highly established… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Copy Share Image
Environmental degradation, overpopulation, refugees, narcotics, terrorism, world crime movements, and organized crime are worldwide problems that don't stop at a nation's borders. — Warren Christopher Copy Share Image
This [philanthropy] work is even more fascinating. It requires us to think harder about how we build partnerships, who we get behind.… — Bill Gates Copy Share Image
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the creative light of altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
For me, if I have done my duty, the continued approbation of Congress and the Marine Committee will make me rich indeed,… — John Paul Jones Copy Share Image
Being innovative in your philantropy allows you to stride forward in your giving journey; you can marry your mind and heart to… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Copy Share Image
There isn't any question that Hollywood is profit driven. Anybody that thinks it isn't is a fool. It's a business. Hollywood was… — Sydney Pollack Copy Share Image
“The power of philanthropy at its best supports underserved communities, persons affected by persistent poverty, and empowers everyday people to make a… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
I've always said that the better off you are, the more responsibility you have for helping others. Just as I think it's… — Carlos Slim Copy Share Image
“Paul Chehade is dedicated to serves the unfortunate, regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, as a demonstration of God's… — Paul Chehade Copy Share Image
“Impact does not require grandiosity. The work isn't about the size of the check; to me, it is about the willingness to… — Elaina Kelly Smith Copy Share Image
As custodians of the planet it is our responsibility to deal with all species with kindness, love, and compassion. That these animals… — Richard Gere Copy Share Image
If someone does not have a specific charity they would like to donate to, that's OK. An undesignated donation would be split… — Derren Brown Copy Share Image
In my opinion it is harmful to place important things in the hands of philanthropy, which in Russia is marked by a… — Anton Chekhov Copy Share Image
It's a mission for me to make sure that philanthropy doesn't feel like a vintage hand-me-down from mom or dad. I want… — Usher Copy Share Image
“If you move through the world with only your compassion, then you walk on only one leg. But if you move through… — Jacqueline Novogratz Copy Share Image
I've spent so much time with my dad traveling and seeing the ground-level change that we've been able to make through philanthropy… — Howard Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
Almsgiving, according to the Gospel, is not mere philanthropy; rather it is a concrete expression of charity, a theological virtue that demands… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
The difference between charity and philanthropy is the distance of the soul... To be philanthropic is to give something, to be charitable… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
“I long to see a radical shift in philanthropy that will come to characterize the 21st century. That is, a reclaiming of… — Valaida Fullwood Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, the mechanism for doing philanthropy in a structured way isn't yet in place in India. I already do a fair bit… — Yusuf Hamied Copy Share Image
“He was a simple honest man. He never strayed, He never drank, he never smoked, and he never kissed a maid. And… — Ted Gup Copy Share Image
The biggest thing for me with charity is awareness. Obviously as an athlete, I have an opportunity to make people more aware.… — Landon Donovan Copy Share Image
What the poor need is not charity but capital, not caseworkers but coworkers. And what the rich need is a wise, honorable… — Clarence Jordan Copy Share Image
Ah, how little you know of human happiness - you comfortable and benevolent people! For happiness and unhappiness are brother and sister… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
“I think it's important that we give back to society and our fellow man regardless of our professions. We all need help… — Rhonda Hopkins Copy Share Image
In honor of Oprah Winfrey: Even greater than the ability to inspire others with hope is the power to motivate them to… — Aberjhani Copy Share Image
Charity is just writing checks and not being engaged. Philanthropy, to me, is being engaged, not only with your resources but getting… — Eli Broad Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the universe works in a really weird way. You hate the people who love you, and you love the people who… — Altruistic Copy Share Image
“The sparkle and morning-freshness of the shop, and the butter-conjuring girl, formed a mind-picture which accompanied the whole of my youth.(about the… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
As a young woman, I dreamed of changing the world. In my twenties, I went to Africa to try and save the… — Jacqueline Novogratz Copy Share Image
“So while the book Giving Back serves as a moving tribute, "The Soul of Philanthropy" exhibit and its programs are meant to… — Valaida Fullwood Copy Share Image
One applauds the industry of professional philanthropy. But it has its dangers. After a while the private heart begins to harden. We… — Phyllis McGinley Copy Share Image
There is very little moral mixture in the 'Antislavery' feeling of this country. A great deal is abstract philanthropy; part is hatred… — George William Curtis Copy Share Image
There are two main organizations that rate charities. They look at their finances and decide whether they are giving enough to the… — David Fahrenthold Copy Share Image
Engaging in social business is beneficial to a company because it leverages on business competencies to address social issues, involves one-time investment… — Muhammad Yunus Copy Share Image
It’s important to think good, speak good, and do good. If we want to see positive change in the world, then we… — Shari Arison Copy Share Image
Inside any important philanthropy meeting, you witness heads of state meeting with investment managers and corporate leaders. All are searching for answers… — Peter Buffett Copy Share Image
“So the charity gala was to raise money for wounded veterans. I was surprised it wasn’t for something more superficial, like Billionaires… — J.T. Geissinger Copy Share Image