That, however, is - mediocrity, though it be called moderation. — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
My daughter is very happy doing philanthropy, especially in the schools. — Shiv Nadar Copy Share Image
Not what we give, but what we share, for the gift without the giver is bare. — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
I think philanthropy is so much more in keeping with spirit of shouting someone out than a material reward. — Charles Best Copy Share Image
In philanthropy, you have to take the attitude of a mother... You have to be patient, and we have been very patient… — Shiv Nadar Copy Share Image
Often people ask me about getting involved in service and philanthropy, and my first advice is: Make sure it's real and it's… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I've always respected those who tried to change the world for the better, rather than just complain about it. — Michael Bloomberg Copy Share Image
It is not the magnitude of our actions, but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
In every sorrowing soul I pour'd delight, And poverty stood smiling in my sight. — Homer Copy Share Image
True generosity must benefit both parties. No woman can control her destiny if she doesn't give to herself as much as she… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is not about the money. It's about using whatever resources you have at your fingertips and applying them to improving the… — Melinda Gates 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
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
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
The merchant must be no more pessimist than optimist, since pessimism induces him to hold back his capital but optimism induces him… — W. E. B. Du Bois Copy Share Image
She gave me a pledge card, a card promising an annual gift of $5, $10, or $25 toward the support of the… — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
fashion has always been a little slow in accommodating large women. ... We're not asking for philanthropy here. Wake up, we're fat,… — Camryn Manheim Copy Share Image
Tell men that God is love; that right is right, and wrong, wrong; let them cease to admire philanthropy, and begin to… — Frederick William Robertson Copy Share Image
I never thought I would be in a position like this, where my words and experiences are now inspiring others to follow… — Blake Mycoskie Copy Share Image
God never estimates what we give from impulse. We are given credit for what we determine in our hearts to give; for… — Oswald Chambers Copy Share Image
“The next speaker, Dr. Joseph Bonds, a little rat-faced Negro with protruding teeth stained by countless plugs of chewing tobacco and wearing… — George S. Schuyler Copy Share Image
In the ideal world, philanthropy should be redundant or at least it should be at the edges, as innovation or risk capital.… — Rohini Nilekani Copy Share Image
If the sewing societies, the avails of whose industry are now expended in supporting and educating young men for the ministry, were… — Sarah Moore Grimke Copy Share Image
“Another activity that isn’t celebrated as charity is what Robin has called “marginal charity.”65 Here the idea is to nudge our personal… — Kevin Simler Copy Share Image
We all start out with no discipline, no patience, no perseverance, no determination. We all start out at zero. People say, 'You… — Edward James Olmos Copy Share Image
The constitutionality and propriety of the Federal Government assuming to enter into a novel and vast field of legislation, namely, that of… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
“In my view, philanthropy goes against the grain; therefore it generates a lot of hypocrisy and many paradoxes. Here are some examples:… — George Soros Copy Share Image
The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members — Pearl S. Buck Copy Share Image
The progress of the world will call for the best that all of us have to give. — Mary McLeod Bethune Copy Share Image
