Benevolence Quote by Calvin Coolidge

Philanthropy can have a very strong selfish component.

— Martha Nussbaum

The best rule for philanthropy is to give until it hurts, as much as you can, because none of us can get through life…

— John C. Bogle

Many things in life inspire philanthropy, such as your faith in humanity and your belief in the human spirit to overcome.

— Oprah Winfrey

The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.

— John D. Rockefeller

Philanthropy is the duty of how we should behave when things go wrong for people, and how we can help to make things better…

— Robert L. Payton

Philanthropy is loving, and ameliorative, revolutionary; it wakens lofty desires, new possibilities, achievements, and energies; ... it touches thought to spiritual issues, systematizes action,…

— Mary Baker Eddy

Philanthropy is all about making a positive difference in the world by devoting your resources and your time to causes you believe in. In…

— Jeffrey Skoll

“The power of philanthropy at its best supports underserved communities, persons affected by persistent poverty, and empowers everyday people to make a difference.”

— Germany Kent

Philanthropy lies at the heart of human greatness.

— Patrick J. Ryan

The best kind of charity is to help those who are willing to help themselves.

— P. T. Barnum

Philanthropy requires thought, action, and passion.

— Robert L. Payton

Though easy to define, it is important to understand the significance of philanthropy. I believe it is really a state of mind: where one…

— Shiv Nadar