Insight Quote by Henry David Thoreau

“Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind. Nay, it is overrated; and it is our selfishness which overrates it.”

— Henry David Thoreau

“Philanthropy is not about money...its about feeling the pain of others and caring enough about their needs to help.”

— Timothy Pina

Philanthropy lies at the heart of human greatness.

— Patrick J. Ryan

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

A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over to others and to themselves with some…

— Walter Scott

I just think that philanthropy is a fancy way to say that you care about others and that you want to serve others. And…

— Priscilla Chan

Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.

— Martin Luther King, Jr

Philanthropy can have a very strong selfish component.

— Martha Nussbaum

“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 is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.

— Henry David Thoreau

“Giving Back reframes portraits of philanthropy.”

— Valaida Fullwood

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