Philanthropy Quotes

347 Philanthropy quotes by 228 unique authors

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. — Benjamin Franklin
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner. — Benjamin Franklin
He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged. — Benjamin Franklin
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. — Erich Fromm
Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. — Mahatma Gandhi
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. — Khalil Gibran
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. — Khalil Gibran
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. — Calvin Coolidge
The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose. — George William Curtis
The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better. — John Dewey
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another. — George Eliot
What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other? — George Eliot
One must be poor to know the luxury of giving! — George Eliot
It isn't where you came from, its where you're going that counts. — Ella Fitzgerald
The highest use of capital is not to make more money, but to make money do more for the betterment of life. — Henry Ford
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away. — Arthur Helps
If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. — Bob Hope
As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled. — Victor Hugo
I want to create the largest-ever participatory art project and highlight the concept of Shadow Philanthropy, where people help others create work without taking credit… — Unknown Author
True philanthropy requires a disruptive mindset, innovative thinking and a philosophy driven by entrepreneurial insights and creative opportunities. — Naveen Jain

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