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
Philanthropy is an important subject of liberal education because it examines the role of good works in shaping our conceptions of the… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
Charitable giving is a huge sector in the United States. It amounts to $350 billion a year. And yet, I can't help… — Peter Singer Copy Share Image
Why do people actually donate to Twitch streamers? Because people don't go as far to think 'how much does this person need… — Pokimane Copy Share Image
Over a three year period, I gave away half of what I had. To be honest, my hands shook as I signed… — Ted Turner Copy Share Image
We look in our own backyard and say, 'How do we help at-risk families, at risk youth? How do we think through… — Melinda Gates Copy Share Image
In the same way that you're driven in your business to keep innovating - Facebook is a wonderful example of constant innovation… — Pierre Omidyar Copy Share Image
There was a time when I believed in the persuadability of man, and had the mania of man-mending. Experience has taught me… — Robert Southey Copy Share Image
“Philanthropy is. . . greatly overrated. A pain in the gut is not sympathy for the underprivileged, but the result of eating… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
I think that there is philanthropy and there is publicity. If you can marry the two to do something good, then I… — Mario Batali Copy Share Image
The real issue is, how much goodwill do you invest in the work? And goodwill is not something that we can buy… — Dan Ariely Copy Share Image
In business, the market gives you feedback in real time. Your sales figures tell you what's working, what isn't, and how you… — Jeff Raikes Copy Share Image
One of the things that I encourage for anybody who is interested in their own charity or philanthropy is to start from… — Oprah Winfrey Copy Share Image
I always had the old-school model that I'm going to work for as long as I'm relevant and focus on for-profit activities… — Marc Andreessen 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
The private sector must play a role in ensuring the prosperity and health of the people who comprise its market. It is… — Simon Mainwaring 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
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
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
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
In countries where people have to flee their homes because of persecution and violence, political solutions must be found, peace and tolerance… — Angelina Jolie 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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
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
The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal… — Robert L. Payton 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
“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
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
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
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
