Philanthropists Quotes

23 quotes by 20 authors

More good has been accomplished by simple people seeking their own honest ends than by all the philanthropists in history. — Robert Breault
The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice. — Bill Gates
There could be a powerful international women's rights movement if only philanthropists would donate as much to real women as to paintings and sculptures of… — Nicholas D. Kristof
If the barricades went up in our streets and the poor became masters, I think the priests would escape, I fear the gentlemen would; but… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
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
To get your name well enough known that you can run for a public office, some people do it by being great lawyers or philanthropists… — John Glenn
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 looking… — Marvin Olasky
My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital - monetary or political - is to be used… — Jon Huntsman, Jr.
To evade such temptations is the first duty of the poet. For as the ear is the antechamber to the soul, poetry can adulterate and… — Virginia Woolf
The 'working poor,' as they are approvingly termed, are in fact the major philanthropists of our society. — Barbara Ehrenreich
As I see it, most major philanthropists have been bullied into giving. They feel social pressure to give. It has become a cost of doing… — Steven Levitt
I would like philanthropists to take more risks and invest more in risk capital. — Jacqueline Novogratz
My giving story started with my parents - my late mother, Frances Arrillaga, who dedicated her life to philanthropic and community service, and my father,… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
As philanthropists, the most powerful legacy we can create is one that keeps on giving - through our children. — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
The Royal family have always been great philanthropists. — Arpad Busson
Most museums in Moscow, like Tretyakov, were established by philanthropists, whose passion for art allowed the development of culture on many levels. — Dasha Zhukova
Philanthropists today want input into how their monies are being deployed. The big question is, can governments use this insight to sell the rich the… — Noreena Hertz
Most philanthropists would still rather donate to elite schools, concert halls or religious groups than help the poor or sick. — Noreena Hertz
I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good? — Andrew Forrest
I want to spread the message in the U.S. that there are good philanthropists in China, and not all are crazy spenders on luxury goods. — Chen Guangbiao

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