Being generous Quote by Bill Gates

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

— Bill Gates

The 'working poor,' as they are approvingly termed, are in fact the major philanthropists of our society.

— Barbara Ehrenreich

There are philanthropists who, incapable of managing their own little affairs, take upon themselves those of the whole world; but as their creditors always…

— Jean Antoine Petit-Senn

“A truly compassionate man gives a poor woman a portion of his meal before he eats, not after he has eaten.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital - monetary or political - is to be…

— Jon Huntsman, Jr

I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good?

— Andrew Forrest

It meant that New York philanthropists, New York society, would now rediscover the library. ... that learning, books, education have glamour, that self-improvement has…

— Vartan Gregorian

Most organizations should be pro-active, but philanthropists concerned with poverty should deliberately be reactive, learning from the efforts of ordinary folks who tired of…

— Marvin Olasky

He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of famine, would vote for nothing but a supply of toothpicks.

— Douglas William Jerrold

Philanthropy is often seen as society's risk capital. That means the onus is on philanthropists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to innovate. But philanthropic…

— Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

More good has been accomplished by simple people seeking their own honest ends than by all the philanthropists in history.

— Robert Breault

The best philanthropy is not just about giving money but giving leadership. The best philanthropists bring the gifts that made them successful-the drive, the…

— Tony Blair