Once you are wealthy, you are in a nice comfort zone and want to stay there. So I always look in the… — Rohini Nilekani Copy Share Image
Personal philanthropy must be separated from corporate philanthropy. Personal philanthropy is more about giving back to society, or giving forward, as it… — Rohini Nilekani Copy Share Image
Government, in its ultimate form, is the biggest philanthropher based in the world. And Bill Gates also said that he could do… — Shiv Nadar Copy Share Image
Almost every man we meet requires some civility; requires to be humored; - he has some fame, some talent, some whim of… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
To us, the definition of philanthropy is what we spend. A P&L account means expenditure, lines of revenue. There is a surplus;… — Shiv Nadar Copy Share Image
Women who are devoted to causes, such as overpopulation and the underprivileged [sic], are much less interested in fashion than, let's say,… — Ann Landers Copy Share Image
The most disgusting cad in the world is the man who on the grounds of decorum and morality avoids the game of… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
No sincere desire of doing good need make an enemy of a single human being; that philanthropy has surely a flaw in… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
Supposing I write out a cheque for a billion dollars to the foundation, does it mean anything? There must be evidence of… — Shiv Nadar Copy Share Image
Investors are right to demand a clear path to self-sustainability from every business they invest in, and I believe we should ask… — Naveen Jain Copy Share Image
If the barricades went up in our streets and the poor became masters, I think the priests would escape, I fear the… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
There's a big difference between charity and between activism and philanthropy. They're very different things and I think, you know, everybody should… — Eva Longoria Copy Share Image
Shouldn't you put the same amount of effort into your giving as you might for your for-profit investments? After all, philanthropy is… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Copy Share Image
Philanthropy, like Red Cross voluntarism, is realizing the enhancing influence of cultural diversity. Inviting the full participation of all the community's resources… — Gwen Jackson Copy Share Image
If the Americans would only take all the money they have spent on this war (Iraq), and spend it like Soros has… — Orhan Pamuk 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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
The most important thing the giant philanthropies could do - Gates, Rockefeller, Ford, Open Society Institute, and new ones emerging - would… — Bill Moyers Copy Share Image
The truth is, you leave this world with nothing. What you are is a temporary administrator, and you must administer well... the… — Carlos Slim Copy Share Image
What if the healing of the world utterly depends on the ten-thousand invisible kindnesses we offer simply and quietly throughout the pilgrimage… — Wayne Muller Copy Share Image
I hymn and bless Your uncountable compassion and philanthropy, as You desired to number me with Your chosen servants. Look down, now,… — Marina of Aguas Santas 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
“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
There's a lot of complacency in philanthropy. People figure organizations are trying to do good, and that's enough, even if the results… — Dustin Moskovitz 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
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
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
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
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